| Issue ID | 874582 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10418183 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/08/11 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes ml 320. The contact stated that the trailer hitch fractured and detached from the vehicle at the seams while going through a car wash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the failure was caused by rust of the hitch. The dealer recommended that the contact use a different and larger vehicle to haul a trailer. The vehicle was left with the dealer for repairs. The contact was concerned because he was adhering to the hailing specifications listed for his year, make and model. The contact stated referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v242000 (trailer hitches). The failure and current mileages were 38,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DRAPER, UT |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB25E59AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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