NHTSA Complaint #11612678 — 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11612678
Vehicle	2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 9, 2024
Date Filed	September 4, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Headlight harness on drivers and passenger side is melting and my lights are flickering. I was advised to night drive my vehicle at night, because it could start an electrical fire. This is caused by heat from the lights.

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