2007 Mercedes Benz C230: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 10 miles · TX

Took car to dealership for recall service on driver airbag module, after driving away once job was finished noticed I was unable to turn steering wheel and the steering wanted to lock while driving.SRS light remained on. Smoke came out from under the hood and car was not overhearing, I called dealership and service advisor was gone and was not offered any additional help. I drove car slowly to my home and parked it on the street because I was unable to drive to the driveway. I opened hood and smoke was coming from power steering reservoir and also leaking fluid.I did not have any issues driving my vehicle prior to this recall service. I was put endanger along with my 2 kids and now having to fix other costly repairs and have no additional vehicle to drive. Flie size of picture exceeds upload limits.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 123,000 miles · NV · fire

Relay/ fuse box in engine compartment caught on fire after I drove home from work I parked and entered my home. I returned to my vehicle and smelled a strong plastic burning smell immediately with concern opened the hood and found my relay/fuse box and wiring from under all melted severely. Called mercedes bens and towed it right away. The dealer ship is trying to hold me responsible for damages that I strongly believe is a factory defect. I need help in this matter

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Seats · 95,000 miles · TX · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the seat warmer was activated and there was smoke coming from the seat. The contact noticed that the seat had caught fire. The fire extinguished itself. The contact sustained right hip injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the heating element needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Fuel system · PA

I own a 2007 mercedes benz c230 and have a fuel smell that is overpowering especially after fueling up. Has a recall been issued for this ongoing problem with many owners? Can this catch on fire????

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Car being driven by my 24-year old son with completely clean drivers record near his butler university he attends on main road 38th street, indianapolis a flat stretch, at 3:00 pm at speed limit of 45 MPH and 1.5 blocks ahead noticing red light went to brake to slow down and the brakes completely failed, failing to stop car, which went through the red light and into the intersection into the traffic. He was able to dodge around the first car that would have t-boned him and sandwiched him against another but collided with a truck. Very thankful his injuries were not fatal or permanent and he remained calm and handled the car in best possible way. No red light alert on instrument panel as to anything being wrong and this car meticulously maintained at mercedes dealership. Witnesses said also saw smoke coming from brakes. No brake function at all. Brakes perfectly normal beforehand in previous driving and in traveling from his student house that day.