| Issue ID | 1128594 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10652802 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 04/11/14 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the seat heaters over heated causing the driver's seat to catch on fire. The contact suffered from burns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,690. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68690 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71EX7AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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