| Issue ID | 1250161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10817440 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 18/12/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear tailgate was left open. Started car and no warning that tailgate was open was given. Started to move car into garage and open tailgate struck garage opening. Damage in excess of $1000. No warning is given until car exceeds 6-7mph!!! This is a safety issue, as something in the back would already have fallen out before any warning. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5300 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARLISLE, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB6FAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 5 |
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