| Issue ID | 1448058 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11073625 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 05/12/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car caught on fire after it being in service at the dealership. The car was sent to the car dealership 3 times because the auto start was not working properly. The car would just stop and could not turn back on so i had to get it towed 3 times...... After the last time it caught on fire with the passenger inside the car..... Passenger is ok did not get hurt but it was a very traumatizing experience. The car is now a total loss and i |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANSFIELD, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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