| Issue ID | 701897 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10249660 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 21/11/08 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. While driving 15 mph for approximately five minutes, the contact activated the heated seats. Minutes later, she felt pain on her rear. She noticed that the leather on the front driver's seat was melting and on fire. She safely pulled over and exited the vehicle. She called the dealer and is in the process of having the vehicle inspected. The failure and current mileages were 27,088. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27088 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WATERLOO, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E27AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 15 |
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