| Issue ID | 644273 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10202934 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/01/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. The contact heard a squeaking noise when he depressed the brake pedal and the stopping distance increased. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, however, they grinded the edges of the brake pads to reduce the squeaking noise. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 6,600. The dealer recommended chamfering the brake pads to alleviate the noise. The dealer stated vehicle low on oil. Updated 09/2807 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
| Number of Occurences | 500 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E77AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | BESHOFF MOTORCARS |
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