| Issue ID | 1356206 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954561 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLC |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 14/02/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "takata recall" my 2017 mercedes glc 300 suv caught randomly on fire while driving 65 mph on the freeway. I was able to pull on the side. Then while on the phone describing the situation to the service guy; i saw the fire and smoke entered inside the vehicle and i got out after a little bit cause the car had no power to open doors or do anything! I think the problem was with electricity! I want the car no more! I will return it back! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDC0G4JB6HFXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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