| Issue ID | 869137 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10412423 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/07/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml 500. The contact stated when whenever it would rain, water would enter the vehicle through the rear hatch and splashed onto the fuse box. The contact stated that the control module would become wet and cause the electrical components to malfunction. The exterior lighting failed as a result of the electrical malfunction. The contact stated that the failure could potentially result in a fire due the water getting on the electrical components. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer was replacing the gasket for the rear lights. The failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
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