2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system problems

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed smoke emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to her work location and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, she observed orange flames coming from the engine compartment. A parking attendant extinguished the fire, and a police and/or fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed with a fuel line leak that caused the engine harness to come apart.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while the heater was activated, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vents into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the fuel odor only occurred during the winter. The contact also stated that the fuel tank hose clip that goes to the engine became loose and cause the fuel odor to penetrate inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted.