| Issue ID | 1368461 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10933449 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/07/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 mercedes benz gl450. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle catalytic converter causes fire. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the fire may have been caused by the seat heater. Updated 04/04/2017*js updated 04/14/2017*js *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | GREENSBORO, NC |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E07AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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