| Issue ID | 1031037 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10558165 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/10/13 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The onboard computer indicated that the r rear turn signal had failed. Visual inspection of the wiring inside the tail light assembly showed that the connector for the electrical wiring harness which delivers power to the tail lights had melted. This caused damage to the bulb, carrier, plug and socket parts. All needed to be replaced. This is a known issue on the c class mercedes for this model year. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONGWOOD, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF56X28FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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