| Issue ID | 1165451 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693542 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/02/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side sam module shorted due to water entering the cargo compartment. Also, liftgate inoperable due to water entering the cargo compartment and damaging the module. Instrument cluster lights remain on after exiting the vehicle and warning lights flash every 8 to 10 seconds until battery drains. 2009 and later ml350 recalled for water intrusion into the cargo compartment via a defective tail light assembly seal and subsequent fire hazard to the liftgate module. Water found in other cavities of the 2007 ml350. Afraid of the fire hazard for the 2007 ml350 as well. Dealer says 2007 ml350 not affected by recall number 2009030003. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARVEY, LA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E47AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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