| Issue ID | 1409589 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11025129 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/09/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dealer installed flex-n-gate trailer hitch, not currently included in recall campaign 08v242000. Have experienced identical weld failure, as described in recall information. Would like to request expansion of recall to include 2009 models. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94542 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LODI, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB25E39AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 3 |
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