| Issue ID | 998901 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10532317 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 29/07/13 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started off as a rt. Tail light message, a strange flashing rt. Turn signal ( rapid flashing). As i went to inspect the tail light bulbs, i found the light assembly plate melted at the connector to the light plate. The brown wire was so hot from the evidence that it melted the plastic all around. The brown wire is fried black. Could had started a fire. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AVENTURA, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF56X88RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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