Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2014 Mercedes Benz C250

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz C250w. The contact stated that while driving at about 40 mph, the vehicle slowed down and the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the mercedes-benz of palm beach dealer (561-689-6363, located at 4000 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, FL 33409) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving back to the contact's residence, at about 30 mph, the driver heard a hissing sound and dark smoke gushed from underneath the hood without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side and about seven feet of flames gushed from the hood and covered the entire vehicle. The police and the fire department were at the scene. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There was no police report and no injury was reported. The vehicle was totaled and was towed back to the dealer who stated that the failure was not caused by the earlier repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and placed the matter under an investigation. The failure mileage was about 50,187. Fe.