| Issue ID | 1413592 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033689 |
| 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 | Cpsc:2009 mercedes benz ml320 with approved, dealer installed trailer tow hitch purchased used on 9/05/2017. Rated capacity is 7200 lbs. On monday, 9/11/2017, attached an 2005 airstream trailer, weighing 5240 lbs. , moving out of driveway, heard a loud "pop" sound. . On 9/22/2017, and confirmed as faulty, due to lack of penetration at the point of welds. *bf... Updated 11/14/17 *bf updated 10/16/2017*js updated 7/27/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84251 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 05/09/17 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JALA AUTO |
| Dealer's telephone number | 916-231-3684 |
| Dealer's city | WOODBRIDGE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 95258 |