| Issue ID | 1676420 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11340655 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLS550 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/07/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear axle lock up briefly made a sound like someone rear ended the car and snap the left side rear cv axle. Vehicle is awd and does not move on its own power.. Shop tow suv and on the air found the axle inner joint just spins but car does not move, they pulled the axle and the is metal burnt into the axle shaft seems rear diff lock up, oil was clean on the differential. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105110 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WELLIGTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDF7DE8HAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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