Merc C-class lights could catch fire - so they say!

[AMG Merc]

Just re-kindling (geddit!) this issue as not happy with MB UK's position on a potentially dangerous design...

http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a... rear light - melting issue.

FFS, just found this from 24th December just gone…

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/feds-expa...
Investigators say the problem appears to be worsening as the vehicles get older. A Mercedes spokesman said the company is cooperating with the investigation.

Edited by AMG Merc on Monday 6th January 18:08

[loose cannon]

Nothing New for mercedes 210 e class rear lamps used to melt also

[AMG Merc]

loose cannon said:

Nothing New for mercedes 210 e class rear lamps used to melt also

Yeah but "five fires and one injury" warrants a look surely?

[loose cannon]

You would think so wouldn't you !!

[Usadirect49]

[Sheepshanks]

Might be worth moving the other car.

[Usadirect49]

Here is a couple of pictures of my overheated rear lights Mercedes UK deny all Knowledge of any other in the UK please if you can assist I would really appreciate it


I hope some of you can help

[Krikkit]

Why would you take pictures rather than get a hose out? (Admittedly that does assume you *have* a hose)

Bad luck

[Sam993]

Did your freaking house catch fire? I hope you have good lawyers.

Here's a link which might or might not help.

https://consumerist.com/2014/04/30/mercedes-recall...

[jkh112]

Another thread on the same issue:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...