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2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — SEATS

fire1 injured · 905076 · 2012-02-14

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
E350
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
64,160

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SEAT EMITTED A BURNING ODOR, AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT HAD A HOLE IN IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE WIRES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURN ON THE LEFT LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,160.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10447902
Machine
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