# 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C280 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `962452` · 2013-02-11 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## 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
## 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
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