# 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `693616` · 2008-10-23 · 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:** C280
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 45,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280.  THE REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS AND PLASTIC HOLDER MELTED SEVEN TIMES.  THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED THE PLASTIC HOLDER AND BULB UNDER WARRANTY.  THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
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