| Issue ID | 1487736 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11118382 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLS450 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 02/08/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mercedes-benz gls450. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle finally stopped upon reaching a hill. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to fletcher jones motorcars (3300 jamboree rd, newport beach, ca 92660, (949) 718-3000). The dealer diagnosed that the wiring harness melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was opened. The failure mileage was 200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALISO VIEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDF6EE8JBXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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