| Issue ID | 796763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10336817 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/06/10 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 mercedes gl450- turned on seat heaters and within a couple minutes smelt burning material. Discovered the seat heater was burning a hole in the left side of the driver seat back. Turned off the seat heater but it had already burned a hole about the size of a dime. Took it immediately to the dealer where they stated they have seen the same problem before. They are ordering a replacement seat back, but are not willing to address my concerns about the other seat. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RENTON, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E17AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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