NHTSA Complaint #11161495 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11161495
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	December 14, 2018
Date Filed	December 15, 2018
Mileage	55,141 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE DRIVER SEAT PLASTIC/CHROME HANDLE. IS SEPARATING FROM THE PLASTIC THE CHROME HAS BECOME A SHARP PIECE OF METAL. WHEN I REACHED IN THE CAR IT CAUSED A 2.5 INCH LACERATION ON MY FOREARM, HAD TO HAVE SEVEN STITCHES, ANTIBIOTICS AND A TETANUS SHOT.

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