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1981 MERCEDES BENZ 380 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

fire · 149095 · 1999-04-22

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
380
Year
1981
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Speed
25 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

ENGINE FIRE, CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD JUST GOT THE MUFFLER REPLACED THAT DAY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
545267
Machine
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