| Issue ID | 954542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10487852 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/12/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl 450. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle suddenly collapsed. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no space between the tire and the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was found that the compressor for the front air suspension had failed. The contact also stated that the air compressor was replaced previously but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RANCHO SANTA FE, 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 | 30 |
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