| Issue ID | 1476800 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11103866 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 23/06/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mercedes-benz gl450. While driving 30 mph, a burnt rubber odor was detected inside the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed flames underneath the glovebox compartment. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for determination of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 30 |
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