| Issue ID | 1096926 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10621031 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/07/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clear headlight lens cover gets wet on inside even though there has been no rain causing light from headlamp to be diffused and restricting reach of beam. Manufacturer says leave headlight on dissipate moisture, however seems unsafe while moisture present. The dealer refused to contact mercedes benz. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDMOND, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB25E29AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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