Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / CLK430 / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 999157802 Incident Date: Dec, 22 1999
Consumer's City: WARREN Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: CLK430 Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBL570G6XF Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 26 1999 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Oct, 25 1999
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The vehicle started back firing and stalling, it suddenly lost all power. traction lights illuminated on the dash. when the consumer pulled to the side , engine began smoking and the caught on fire. fire was put out by the fire department dealer has been contacted. *ak