| Issue ID | 1456384 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081553 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 17/03/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mercedes benz gl350. The contact stated they were involved in a front end collision while driving at approximately 55 mph. The vehicle air bags deployed as a result the contact sustained bruising to both arms, moderate to severe pain and a broken right foot that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure as the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 117,132. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117132 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LONGVIEW, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF5GB5AAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 55 |
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