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2007 Mercedes benz GL450 Latches Locks Linkages Hatchback Liftgate Loc Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	661797
Internal NHTSA #	10216919
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	GL450
Model Year	2007
File date	10/09/06
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Automatic opening rear hatch opens without a command to do so. Several times i've found it open when parked in public parking lots. Twice it has opened within my garage, causing the hatch to strike the garage door and scratch and damage the trucks paint. On one occasion the vehicle was parked outside and backed up to a fence. The hatch opened and struck two shovels that were leaning against the fence. In turn, the shovels fell along the side of the vehicle and caused $800 in paint damage. The reason this happens is because the shape of the remote key fob is convex instead of concave. In turn, when the fob is in your front pants pocket and you knell to pick something up, pressure from you leg cause the the hatch switch to engage and the hatch to open. I know this because it happened one time when i was nearby the car when the hatch inadvertently opened. The problem is excessive because the fob has a long range. Consequently, the hatch can open when you are well away from the vehicle (e. G. Inside a building). I've complained on several occasions to my mercedes-benz dealer and have been repeatedly told that this has never happened to anyone else. I find that very hard to believe.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	2000
Number of Occurences	8
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WEST LINN, OR
VIN pattern	IGBF71E47A1XXXXXX
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	06/07/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Date of manufacture
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Type of restraint
Dealer's name	WILSONVILLE MERCEDES BENZ
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	WILSONVILLE
Dealer's state code	OR
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2007 Mercedes benz GL450 Latches Locks Linkages Hatchback Liftgate Loc Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Mercedes benz GL450 Latches Locks Linkages Hatchback Liftgate Loc Problems, Complaints and Defects

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