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2007 Mercedes benz GL450 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	895978
Internal NHTSA #	10438988
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	GL450
Model Year	2007
File date	01/12/11
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission seized and the vehicle abruptly came to a halt. The service engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the defect was related to internal damage within the transmission. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that the transmission would need to be replaced due to faulty cam shaft locking. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 01/25/12
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	PADUCAH, KY
VIN pattern	4JGBF71E87AXXXXXX
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	01/04/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	40
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Dealer's name	PLAXA MOTORS
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	ST. LOUIS
Dealer's state code	MO
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 Mercedes benz GL450 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Mercedes benz GL450 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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