| Issue ID | 1542663 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183628 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLS450 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/02/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After owning the vehicle for more than 2 years, the rear tailgate opened by itself 3 times in 8 days. The first time, the vehicle was parked in our home garage. The second time, we were traveling on a citiy street when the tailgate just popped open on its own. The third time, when exiting a parking garage with a low roof, it opened by itself, striking the low overhang in the garage. This time, the glass was broken and the body damaged. The first incident occurred when the vehicle was parked. The second incident, the vehicle was moving at 35 mph. The third incident, the vehicle was moving at about 5 mph. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5900 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDF6EE0HAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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