| Issue ID | 1096103 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10619410 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/08/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that the control module that is located under the spare tire was damaged. There was a red light that illuminated on the instrument panel. The passenger door warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The interior lights and headlights flashed on and off. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the headlight gasket and control unit sam module were faulty and needed to be replaced. The repairs were completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 133,500. Updated 10/03/2014*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and would like to be refunded. Updated 5/12/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBBH6E18AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/03/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | CARMAX |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | BOYNTON BEACH |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33426 |