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2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL600 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

fire · 988214 · 2013-06-21

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
CL600
Year
2001
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Miles at failure
165,000
Speed
65 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

SMALL FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHEN GETTING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 12 MILES. STARTED TO SEE SMOKE WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. SAW SMALL FLAMES WHEN I STOPPED TO LOOK FOR SOURCE OF SMOKE. RECENT REPAIRS MADE HEATER CORE REPLACED. ALSO WATER PUMP REPLACED. ALSO UPPER RADIATOR HOSE REPLACED. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10521098
Machine
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