NHTSA Complaint #11619840 — 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11619840
Vehicle	2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 3, 2024
Date Filed	October 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Fire started in the Engine and consumed the entire vehicle in less than 5 minutes

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