# 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `659496` · 2008-02-28 · 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:** C CLASS
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Miles at failure:** 150,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT CAUSED SMOKING AND FIRE, CAUGHT IN TIME.   WIRING INSULATION IS FAULTY, MADE BRITTLE DUE TO ENGINE HEAT.  ALSO CAUSED CAR TO STALL AND NOT RESTART WITHOUT COSTLY REPAIR.  *TR
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