NHTSA Complaint #11500122 — 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11500122
Vehicle	2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 22, 2022
Date Filed	January 4, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Repeated failures of 48 volt battery system has shut vehicle totally off while under highspeed and in traffic

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