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2008 Mercedes benz GL450 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1256428
Internal NHTSA #	10822231
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	GL450
Model Year	2008
File date	05/11/15
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Airmatic suspension components continue to fail on this vehicle. Airmatic air pump was first replaced dec 2013 at 71,000mi. Front suspension air springs failed and suspension struts have both been replaced, oct 2014 at 85,000 mi. Rear suspension air springs failed and have were replaced, july 2015 at 101,600mi. Airmatic air pump was replaced again along with the suspension valve block was replaced , nov 2015 at 107,300mi. After discussion with dealership they only warrant repair for 12 mos and informed us that mercedes does not have recall or provide customer support to replace these items unless paid for by customers. Front air springs deflated during trip driving at highway speed , suspension dropped down and had to pull over. Had to drive vehicle to dealership with suspension dropped down on frame stops. Because of high cost getting repair at mercedes dealership, repairs were made by other shops as they charge higher prices for repairs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRENTWOOD, TN
VIN pattern	4JGBF71E58AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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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	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Mercedes benz GL450 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes benz GL450 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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