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2011 Mercedes benz ML550 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1142619
Internal NHTSA #	10668095
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	ML550
Model Year	2011
File date	20/12/14
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving on a feeder road in light traffic at about 55 mph, we were startled by an enormous loud explosive sound on our sunroof of the ml 550, like a bomb sound. Pulled over and slid the inside vented headliner/curtain back about 6 inches and saw a hole the size of two fists plus shattered glass. We recall that we weren't following behind any trucks. Mercedes dealership estimated $2,777. 00 to replace glass, drop headliner and remove broken glass shards/piece. Mb did not offer any explanation as to defective sunroof glass. We owned numerous models of mercedes with sunroofs and never experienced such a frightening episode.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RICHMOND, TX
VIN pattern	4JGBB7CB8BAXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	55
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2011 Mercedes benz ML550 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Mercedes benz ML550 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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