| Issue ID | 969680 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10502771 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 28/01/13 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph with the heated seat in activation. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the front driver's seat, in which the heater overheated and caused a burned hole in the cushion and padding. The contact sustained a minor burn to the left hip as a result of the excessive heat penetration. There were no flames present. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the heated seat wire was disengaged. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 178000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WALNUT GROVE, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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