| Issue ID | 1532972 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11172611 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 25/01/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mercedes-benz gl450. While the contact's brother was driving down a hill, the brake pedal became stuck and the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle drove uphill and became airborne. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the side of a neighbor's house. The air bags deployed. The contact's brother was injured and received medical attention. The occupants of the house were not injured. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was notified and performed an investigation. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was fine and should not have failed in that manner. The dealer was not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 135,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERDALE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBF7BE2AAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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