My 2011 C300 caught on fire last Saturday.
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Mercedes Benz 2011 c300
My 2011 C300 caught on fire last Saturday.
I bought Certified Pre Owned C300 on 11/29/2013.
It caught fire from engine on 12/07/2013.
I was on my way from California to Las Vegas. I was about 20 miles past Barstow when all the warning lights started flashing. I started to see smoke coming from under the hood of the car, so I pulled over immediately and opened it. Inside, the engine and the area underneath the engine was on fire, so I attempted to put the fire out but was unable to.
Claim to my insurance and MBCS.
What I should do? and What I can get from this issue?
It caught fire from engine on 12/07/2013.
I was on my way from California to Las Vegas. I was about 20 miles past Barstow when all the warning lights started flashing. I started to see smoke coming from under the hood of the car, so I pulled over immediately and opened it. Inside, the engine and the area underneath the engine was on fire, so I attempted to put the fire out but was unable to.
Claim to my insurance and MBCS.
What I should do? and What I can get from this issue?
Last edited by bestlym; Dec 10, 2013 at 10:44 PM.
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Bestlym,
Sorry to hear of this .
The main thing is to be not out of pocket & to know why it happened.
Has there been a mechanical investigation as to the cause ?
Sorry to hear of this .
The main thing is to be not out of pocket & to know why it happened.
Has there been a mechanical investigation as to the cause ?
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Mercedes Benz 2011 c300
Carsy,
Thanks for your reply
The insurance company investigated today so I will get the result tomorrow.
Mercedes will investigate as soon as they can from tomorrow.
Mercedes Benz is good at compensation for the loss?
I have no idea what I have to get compensation from insurance or Mercedes.
Thanks for your reply
The insurance company investigated today so I will get the result tomorrow.
Mercedes will investigate as soon as they can from tomorrow.
Mercedes Benz is good at compensation for the loss?
I have no idea what I have to get compensation from insurance or Mercedes.
Last edited by bestlym; Dec 10, 2013 at 11:55 PM.
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Car can always be replaced and I am glad to hear that you are OK. Now let me ask you: Are you getting another W204 C300 after what happened?
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I bought Certified Pre Owned C300 on 11/29/2013.
It caught fire from engine on 12/07/2013.
I was on my way from California to Las Vegas. I was about 20 miles past Barstow when all the warning lights started flashing. I started to see smoke coming from under the hood of the car, so I pulled over immediately and opened it. Inside, the engine and the area underneath the engine was on fire, so I attempted to put the fire out but was unable to.
Claim to my insurance and MBCS.
What I should do? and What I can get from this issue?
It caught fire from engine on 12/07/2013.
I was on my way from California to Las Vegas. I was about 20 miles past Barstow when all the warning lights started flashing. I started to see smoke coming from under the hood of the car, so I pulled over immediately and opened it. Inside, the engine and the area underneath the engine was on fire, so I attempted to put the fire out but was unable to.
Claim to my insurance and MBCS.
What I should do? and What I can get from this issue?
Was the car modified in any way? Reason why I ask is because I personally know of an incident where an aftermarket springs install eventually went wrong and almost caused a fire due to the tire rubbing against suspension components.
Good luck with your claim. I'm sure MB will do their best in redirecting the blame.
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Glad you're OK! Insurance and/or MB should make things better.
FWIW, I recall reading we should never open the hood with an engine fire. The increased oxygen supply can cause a dangerous flare up. Leave the fire fighting to the pros.
Good luck on the repair or replacement.
FWIW, I recall reading we should never open the hood with an engine fire. The increased oxygen supply can cause a dangerous flare up. Leave the fire fighting to the pros.
Good luck on the repair or replacement.
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Mercedes Benz 2011 c300
BenzManNy : Im not sure I will get another c300 yet 
edgalang : I never modified the car.
The car was total loss...
"I'm sure MB will do their best in redirecting the blame."
"MBUSA will do everything possible not to take the blame."
Really?? T_T
Thank you all
edgalang : I never modified the car.
The car was total loss...
"I'm sure MB will do their best in redirecting the blame."
"MBUSA will do everything possible not to take the blame."
Really?? T_T
Thank you all
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Wow , too bad you only had the car a week or so.
I made the run to LV on Thur 12/5 and returned on Sat 12/7 in the am, may have driven right by you the other direction.
As long as you did not mod it after the purchase you should be fine, do you know if you have any GAP coverage so there is no depreciation argument between you and the co for the difference between your purchase price and the BB value?
best of luck and post the results
I made the run to LV on Thur 12/5 and returned on Sat 12/7 in the am, may have driven right by you the other direction.
As long as you did not mod it after the purchase you should be fine, do you know if you have any GAP coverage so there is no depreciation argument between you and the co for the difference between your purchase price and the BB value?
best of luck and post the results
