| Issue ID | 811295 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10351225 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 21/08/10 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes gl450. The contact was attempting to turn into a parking lot when the vehicle exhibited an unusual clanking noise. The steering wheel then locked unexpectedly. The contact stated there was a large amount of power steering fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. In addition, the contact stated that there were numerous issues with the controls for the front power seats. The rear passenger door would not close correctly and the manufacturer attempted to repair the doors several times to no avail. Also, the front driver? S door was improperly alignment. The contact stated that the power steering column was replaced about two years prior to the most recent failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 37,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WODDBRIDGE , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E07AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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