| Issue ID | 1266826 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10840281 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 26/02/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was in motion on street and suddenly rear passenger door swung open and items on back seat fell out onto the roadway causing vehicles to swerve to the other side of roadway. I later confirmed that mercedes does not give any warning for a passenger rear door that is not latched until after the car is going at least 7-8 mph? If a person (child) had been back there, he/she would have fallen out into traffic. I tried this experiment at home by just barely closing the door (not even latching it at all) and no warning is given till 7-8 mph is reached. This would seem to be a safety oversight by mercedes!!!! This needs corrective action, and at the very least, the public should be notified of this potential hazard to their children. There is also has the potential of causing an accident to other unsuspecting cars on the roadways. Please do something about this!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARLISLE, MA, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB6FAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 8 |
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