| Issue ID | 985067 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10514998 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 19/05/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While highway driving the right tail lamp, brake lamp, fog lamp dashboard warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the ground wire insulation and connector on the taillight assembly had melted from overheating. We experienced a total loss of all lighting on the right rear taillight assembly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36089 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CUMMING, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X69FXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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