| Issue ID | 1178486 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10712834 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/04/15 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on 295 on new jersey parkway at 60 mph with seat heater turned on. Seat heater caught on fire and burned a hole, the size of a half dollar in leather seat on the left side of driver seat. The left side of lower back. Smoke came out of the seat and damaged and burned a hole in the leather seat and burned a hole in my coat. Called the dealership same day said there was no recalls. Also engine lights remain on had it fixed once still remains on and brakes lights also going out. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURLINGTON , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E17AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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