| Issue ID | 865104 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10408483 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 26/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Air suspension failure: initial failure - front end suspension failed - lowered completely where tires would appear to contact wheel well. Dealer 'fixed' problem second failure - left front air suspension lowered, the remaining three did not lower itself. The car drives at an odd angle with left front end pointing to the ground. Again the tire appears to make contact with the wheel well. Ride is rough. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF71E57AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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