| Issue ID | 659663 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215292 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/12/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Very large pieces of plastic trim have blown off my car on the interstate. Fortunately no one was injured, but i surmise it did some damage to the cars behind me and most likely could have caused a serious accident. This vehicle trim was not fastened on securely at the factory. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 4JGAB57E34AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | LUXURY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 702-943-8454 |
| Dealer's city | HENDERSON |
| Dealer's state code | NV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 89014 |