A woman’s 2018 Smart Internet users were shocked when they shared that the driver’s seat suddenly exploded.
This incident NathanyaaIt became known when he posted a video showing the extent of the damage on his TikTok account. “I was driving when I noticed a burning smell,” she said in the clip. “After I finished driving, I checked the tires and they looked fine. So I just left it and went home.”
“How could this happen? I’m really shocked. I just bought this car. […] “If you have any advice, please let me know,” Nathanyaa added, revealing that insurance was refusing to repair the vehicle.
The caption reads, “My smart The car seat literally burned from the inside due to an electrical fault. You can see the wiring. I’m really scared to drive again. Insurance companies say they don’t cover it. Mercedes-Benz/Smartplease explain?” he wrote.
In the comments of the video, which has already been viewed more than 450,000 times, Internet users asked Nathanyaa about the car. Mercedes-Benz He advised me to take it to the dealer. This car is a Chinese company GeelyThis is because it is produced in collaboration with.
“This is a manufacturer issue,” one TikTok user wrote. “as soon as MercedesI have to go and file a complaint,” said another user. “Why doesn’t insurance cover this? “Someone could have died, oh my god,” a third user lamented.
For reference smart Although the car is no longer sold in North America, many previously purchased models are still in operation.
2017, Mercedes-Benzis its smart A class action lawsuit has been settled claiming that car seat heaters can overheat due to internal copper wiring components.
Mercedesdid not admit fault, but agreed to replace the bypass wiring in affected models and provide extended warranties and partial refunds for future repairs to those who did not receive the repairs.
Therefore, it seems appropriate for Nathanyaa to contact the manufacturer to report the problem, see if the extended warranty covers the problem, or determine if he should cover the cost of the repair himself.
Photos and videos: TikTok @nathanyahh4. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
@nathanyahh4 My Smart car seat literally burned from the inside because of an electrical fault. You can see the wiring, I’m genuinely scared to drive it again 😭 Insurance says they won’t cover it. @Mercedes-Benz/Smart, please explain?? If anyone’s been through this or knows what I should do, I’d really appreciate advice 🫶🏽 #smartcar #mercedesbenz #carsafety #smartcar #carfire ♬ original sound – Nathanyaa
