# 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
> NHTSA complaint `251836` · 2000-10-11 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES BENZ
- **Model:** 190
- **Year:** 1984
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** UNKNOWN OR OTHER
## Narrative
THE HEATER CORE IN THE VEHICLE RUPTURED, CAUSING BOILING HOT COOLANT TO POUR ONTO THE DRIVER'S FEET.  THE BOILING COOLANT CAUSED SEVERE BURNS TO THE DRIVER'S FEET, ANKLES AND LEGS.  THE ESCAPING COOLANT ALSO CAUSED THE CAR TO FIIL UP WITH STEAM AND ELLIMINATED VISIBILITY.
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