NHTSA Complaint #11413503 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11413503
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S550
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 21, 2021
Date Filed	April 23, 2021
Mileage	22,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

VEHICLE CUT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING LUCKY OUTSIDE, THE CORNER OF ENGINE PASSENGER SIDE BELLOW THE HEADLIGHT STORES THE SUSPENSION AIR PUMP AND ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP.. BASE ON MY INSPECTION THE EHPS HEATED AND SET ON FIRE.SOMEONE SAW THE CAR ON FIRE AND CALLED FIRE DEPT.. CAR WAS LOCK AND STORE AFTER HOURS

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