Issue ID | 1214314 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10759787 |
Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
Model | ML350 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/04/13 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Hit in the head in april 2015 by suv rear power lift gate causing traumatic brain injury. Design flaw in most suv rear lift gate. I believe chrysler has one that beeps when lift gate is lowering but others do not. Also they should be designed like garage doors in that a sensor can stop progression of downward movement when tailgates lowers there by stopping any further injury to individuals - especially older individuals and children. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB4EAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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