| Issue ID | 1721620 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11390994 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/12/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, when "the rear passenger brake and signal was failure" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and had the rear passenger light plugs replaced. The contact stated a week later the rear passenger light plugs were melted again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v177000 (exterior lighting), however the vin was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 212000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLOVIS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X38FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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