NHTSA Complaint #11522087 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11522087
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 30, 2023
Date Filed	May 15, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

We smelled smoke from under the passenger seat. We had the car in for a recall and service recently and didn’t understand what was happening. Our three Children smelled the smoke too. Everyone exited the car and it burst into flames.

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