NHTSA Complaint #10722361 — 2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10722361
Vehicle	2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 10, 2015
Date Filed	May 29, 2015
Mileage	94,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN RIGHT OR LEFT. THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERYTIME WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V682000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

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