| Issue ID | 1679528 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11343017 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S63 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 29/07/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz s63. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, a bystander informed her under the vehicle was on fire. The contact was able to park on side of the road. The contact stated she was unable to open the front driver side door. The contact stated she was able to exit her pregnant self and her 4 dogs through the front driver side window. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she did not sustained injuries or seek any medical attention. The contact stated 5 by standers where able to extinguish the fire with 5 fire hoses they all had in hand. The police and fire department filed a report. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. *ln*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOISE, ID |
| VIN pattern | WDDNG77X09AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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