NHTSA Complaint #10662794 — 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10662794 |
| Vehicle | 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 96,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NV |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SEAT HEATER WAS ACTIVATED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK AND HIP WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PAM UPDATED 4/30/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF THE CONSUMER DID NOT FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. UPDATED 10/23/2015 *JS
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