| Issue ID | 1471310 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099162 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK280 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/05/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz slk280. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the passenger side marker light bulb replaced and was advised that the vehicle had a faulty harness. The mechanic stated that the harness needed to be replaced as soon as possible because it could short out and start an engine fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired at jackie cooper imports (9393 s memorial drive, tulsa, oklahoma 74133) approximately a year and a half ago for the driver's side light marker. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 168000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RUISOSO, NM |
| VIN pattern | WDBWK54F86FXXXXXX |
| 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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