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1995 MERCEDES BENZ C280 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

firecrash1 injured · 962452 · 2013-02-11

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
C280
Year
1995
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Miles at failure
150,000
Speed
10 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

THE WIRING HARNESS SHORTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I HIT A POLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER LOSS OF STEERING. I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW, AND THEY WANT ME TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON AN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENGINE. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10497708
Machine
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