NHTSA Complaint #11593805 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11593805
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 10, 2024
Date Filed	June 12, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

an Exhaust recycle hose cracked; causing cabin to fill with carbon dioxide. Driver, (me) became disorented.. ran off right shoulder, ran into center divider cement, before rearending truck. Engine light later came on indicating (HVOC?) ERROR Mechanic was able to locate leak and repair. Vehicle now performing properly. A DEFECT THAT ALLOWS CARBON DIOXIDE INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN, IS A SERIOUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION.

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