| Issue ID | 1644365 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11309180 |
| Manufacurer | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/02/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz ml350. The contact stated that the tail light and the paint around it burned without warning. The contact opened the vehicle and found the interior of the vehicle completely burned. There was no police or fire report and no injury was reported. The contact stated that the fire might have burned for days but neither he nor the neighbors saw smoke or flames. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked at a business parking lot at the time. The contact called the insurance company whose agent came and simply took pictures. The contact searched the vin and found nhtsa campaign number: 09v076000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified nhtsa campaign number: 09v076000 (exterior lighting), was already performed. The contact called the mercedes-benz of state college (3220 w college ave, state college, pa 16801) and was not offered any assistance. The vehicle was totaled but was not towed away. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEARFIELD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB25E99AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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