| Issue ID | 1209419 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10748150 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL550 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/07/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz gl550. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid onto the bottom bracket. The contact repaired the vehicle himself by replacing the high pressure power steering fluid hose. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF86E38AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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