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2008 Mercedes benz C-CLASS Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	975100
Internal NHTSA #	10508108
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C-CLASS
Model Year	2008
File date	12/04/13
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Right rear tail lamp assembly. Lights appeared dim for a couple months and figured lights were about it go out. Went to buy new light bulbs to replace the dimming bulbs and when i opened the right side to install the light i noticed the electrical cord attached to the assembly had melted. Lights were still dim and checked to see what it sounded like when i turned the lights on and it makes a crackling electrical sound. I assume that's why it smelt like something was burning and why the 8 prong piece melted. 1-6 on the electrical piece look good. 7 is damaged due to number 8 completely melting off.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	48763
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN ANTONIO, TX
VIN pattern	WDDGF54XX8RXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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2008 Mercedes benz C-CLASS Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes benz C-CLASS Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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