| Issue ID | 1540971 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182297 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/02/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake lights & rear tail gate malfunction after running car through car wash. The problems self-correct after a couple of days. Suspect that water is somehow getting in via faulty seals. There are multiple complaints about similar issues and mbenz has even issued recalls for other models. In one recall, the problem is noted to potentially cause a fire. Although dealer is aware of this problem, the boerne, tx service rep has no interest in investigating the matter further unless, knowing others have similar issues, unless i pay for the service. Hope we don't earn a ticket or cause an accident. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB8GB8AAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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