| Issue ID | 899146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10441621 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/11/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that as the brakes were depressed, the brake light and tail lights failed to illuminate. In addition, the tail and brake warning lights as well as the srs air bag warning light, illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed to the contact that the wire connector for the tail lights was melted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 62,500. Kmj updated 01/10/12*lj updated 03/29/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHESTERFIELD, MO |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X19FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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