| Issue ID | 984705 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10514783 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/05/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. The contact stated that the plastic jack holder had fractured and caused the vehicle to drop to the ground while it was elevated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/18/13*lj the dealer agreed the design was flawed, but mercedes was not had not issued a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HERNDON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E97AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/02/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KINGS AUTO |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703-548-4451 |
| Dealer's city | ALEXANDRIA |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22314 |