| Issue ID | 1478840 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11105432 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL350 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 28/06/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Oil leak persistent from oil cooler in diesel bluetec engine spraying oil outside gasket onto fuel lines, oil pan, and onto the ground emitting high level of smoke with tarry burnt toxic noxious charcoal smell fumigating through the cabin and outside with visible blue smoke while driving moderate to long distances. Black tarry residue leakage visible on driveway and street underneath car when parked overnight or for short time with pan leaked. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDF2EE2DAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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