| Issue ID | 1006260 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10537338 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/07/13 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz gl450. The contact stated that the second road seat head rests would not allow his child to be secured properly in a booster seat. The contact mentioned that the head rests would cause the child to be pushed toward the side. The contact was concerned that the seat belts would not secure the child in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who stated that they were unable to alter the design of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 2,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ODESSA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDF7CE7DAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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