NHTSA Complaint #11513006 — 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11513006
Vehicle	2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 19, 2023
Date Filed	March 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

Car destroyed by fire on March 19, 2023 while at a quick stop near Chickasaw, OK. Car was last serviced by Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City in December 2022. No personal injuries just a total loss of the vehicle. Cause of the fire at present is unknown. Pictures are available.

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