| Issue ID | 1439074 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11062320 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 30/12/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the balancing indicator light came on. Then there was a loud bang and the vehicle shook violently. It felt like i was rear ended. Then was vehicle was sitting on the springs. My vehicle has only 83000 miles on it and i have had to replace the front and now rear suspension. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWARK, NJ |
| 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? | 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 | 15 |
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