NHTSA Complaint #11130422 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11130422
Vehicle 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 84,008 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State DC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVE TRAIN FAILED AND THERE WAS A TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARTIALLY REPAIRED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,008.

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