| Issue ID | 999379 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10532677 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/07/13 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Inside dash warning saying "check rear right signal lights" and right signal flashes quicker than normal. Upon inspection, lights were working but bulb holder inside lights and connection harness was melted where the brown wire was. Unable to remove harness out because the connector was melted on. Smelled like fresh burnt plastic. Severe fire hazard! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52635 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HONOLULU, HI |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF56X98FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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