| Issue ID | 865813 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10408999 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/06/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's side heated seat on my 2007 mercedes ml350 burned through the leather today while driving down the road. First, i smelled something burning and then felt it burn through my shirt and pants in a matter of 10 seconds. I immediate pulled to the shoulder and found the seat smoldering so i turned off the heater and the fire went out. I reported this immediately to mercedes via their mbrace service and they told me to visit the local dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94095 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRANKLIN, TN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 65 |
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