| Issue ID | 1249611 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10817018 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/12/15 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that water leaked into the vehicle through the rear tail light assembly due to a defective seal. There were four inches of water within the spare tire housing and the power liftgate hydraulic motor was completely submerged. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer refused to provide assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 128000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | YORK, SC |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E38AXXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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