NHTSA Complaint #10652802 — 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10652802
Vehicle	2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of Incident	November 4, 2014
Date Filed	November 5, 2014
Mileage	68,690 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SEAT HEATERS OVER HEATED CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM BURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,690.

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