| Issue ID | 1485721 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11114752 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/02/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz e350. While driving various speeds, the speakers in the rear of the vehicle made an abnormal noise and then began to smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mercedes-benz of south orlando, 4301 millenia blvd, orlando, fl 32839, 888-398-3936) where diagnostic testing found no failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,968. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51968 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALTAMONTE SPRING, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF8JB7EBXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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