NHTSA Complaint #11519614 — 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11519614 |
| Vehicle | 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
It appears the BCM (Battery Control Module) caught fire and burned a significant portion of the trunk and associated wiring.
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