NHTSA Complaint #11452814 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452814
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 27, 2022
Date Filed	February 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Rear taillight ground wire melting. Dealer said that this recall was performed previously, so now I had to pay for the repair parts. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V177000

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