NHTSA Complaint #11633188 — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11633188
Vehicle	2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 23, 2024
Date Filed	December 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

While driving in stop and go traffic I heard a loud popping noise from the dash area and smoke started filling the cabin. I called a DC area dealer service dept and was told to exit the DC beltway and un plug the audio amplifier in the trunk left access door That stopped the popping noise and the smoke .

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