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2007 MERCEDES BENZ M-CLASS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 901342 · 2012-01-23

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
M-CLASS
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
97,900

Severity

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

Narrative

MALFUNCTION IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST HEATING SYSTEM CAUSED MELTING OF THE UPHOLSTERY AND OF THE OUTER LAYER OF THE DRIVER'S CAR COAT AT THE MELTED SEAT-BACK UPHOLSTERY. NO OVERT FIRE. ACTION TAKEN: SWITCHED OFF SEAT HEAT. BARE WIRES VISIBLE INSIDE THE SEAT-BACK. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10444887
Machine
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