| Issue ID | 709511 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10256101 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/12/08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz g550. The contact stated that there was a fog system wiring in the front of the windshield and it is covered with a squizzle line. When headlights shine on the system, the windshield looks like a disco ball moving in circles. The fog system affects the lighting and glare of the headlights from oncoming traffic. The vehicle cannot be driven at night due to the glare off the windshield. The dealer called the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner; therefore, nothing could be done to assist. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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