| Issue ID | 676297 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10228723 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/05/08 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes ml350. While driving 50mph, she smelled smoke inside the vehicle, saw flames coming from the passenger seat, the smoke distracted her and caused her to lose control on the vehicle and crash into the median. The left side of the vehicle was damaged. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injury. The fire department and the police arrived. A report was filed and they stated that the failure might be due to the heater. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORONA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E56AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 50 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | SILVER STAR MOTORS |
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