# 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C63 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `1026673` · 2013-12-12 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES BENZ
- **Model:** C63
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 23,000
## Narrative
REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING HAS BURNT UP CAUSING FAILURE OF THE TAILLIGHT.  THIS HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.  THE RIGHT SIDE ACTUALLY BEGAN PUTTING OUT SMOKE WHEN THE BURNT CONNECTOR FAILED.  THIS FIRE COULD HAVE SPREAD WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR.  *TR
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