| Issue ID | 1423600 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11045192 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 10/11/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The wires to the outside light fixtures are melting. The exterior light bulbs are melting into the sockets and the light assembly must be replaced in their entirety. This occurred multiple times on 3 different light assemblies: spring 2013, spring 2016 and november 2017. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOWIE, MD |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5GB5ARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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