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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 1356044 · 2017-02-14

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
GLC
Year
2017
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
2,800
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

"TAKATA RECALL" MY 2017 MERCEDES GLC 300 SUV CAUGHT RANDOMLY ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON THE SIDE.THEN WHILE ON THE PHONE DESCRIBING THE SITUATION TO THE SERVICE GUY; I SAW THE FIRE AND SMOKE ENTERED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND I GOT OUT AFTER A LITTLE BIT CAUSE THE CAR HAD NO POWER TO OPEN DOORS OR DO ANYTHING! I THINK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH ELECTRICITY! I WANT THE CAR NO MORE! I WILL RETURN IT BACK!

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10954561
Machine
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