| Issue ID | 750054 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10294440 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/12/09 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz ml350. The contact observed smoke coming from the drivers heated seat. Prior to turning the heated seat off, the contact suffered minor burns on her left buttock. A road side assistance mechanic towed the vehicle to an authorized dealer and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The contact is concerned that the failure could have caused a fire to occur. The current and failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 1/25/10 *cn updated 01/26/10 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E67AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ OF CINCINNATI |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CINCINNATI |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45236 |