| Issue ID | 752677 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10296737 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/12/09 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving approximately 35 mph with the driver side heated seat activated, there was a burning odor followed by smoke. After the driver pulled to the side of the road, the driver-side seat ignited into small flames. The driver extinguished the seat cushion. The vehicle was able to resume operation with caution to the residence. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle has not been in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 35,000. Updated 01/08/10 *bf updated 01/12/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E87AXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/01/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| 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 | DOWN LA MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LOS ANGELSE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |