NHTSA Complaint #11404911 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11404911
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 2, 2021
Date Filed	March 25, 2021
Mileage	93,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

REAR BRAKE LIGHT GROUND OVERHEATED AND CAUSED FIRE DAMAGING WIRE HARNESS AND LIGHT ASSEMBLY DURING DRIVING. ALL TAIL LIGHTS AFFECTED.

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