| Issue ID | 890454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10434589 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL320 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/11/11 |
| Component | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 mercedes benz gl320. Consumer writes in regards to a defective traction control module *tgw the consumer stated the part in question is for the 4-wheel drive vehicles made in the u. S. According to the dealer, the part has been revised several times and they have issues with the unit failing. Even though the part is faulty new, it is being replaced often. Mercedes has given the consumer different stories about the part and denied the part number has one of the digits codes showing the number of changes. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SEQUIM, WA |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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