NHTSA Complaint #10458972 — 2006 MERCEDES BENZ M-CLASS

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10458972
Vehicle	2006 MERCEDES BENZ M-CLASS
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	May 15, 2012
Date Filed	May 18, 2012
Mileage	150,136 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN THE SEAT HEATER WAS ACTIVATED A BURNING SMELL FILLED THE CABIN. SOME SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SWITCH TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN. THERE IS A HOLE, APPROXIMATELY 3/4 IN. IN DIAMETER ON THE SEAT. *TR

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