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2004 Mercedes benz ML500 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	653413
Internal NHTSA #	10210172
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	ML500
Model Year	2004
File date	23/11/07
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz ml500. While driving 35 mph, the driver seat became extremely hot while the warmer function was activated. The vehicle was pulled over and the seat was red and smoking. The contact parked the vehicle for 30 minutes and then restarted it and drove home. The contact suffered burns on his left side. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 50,200. Updated 01-10-08. kb the dealer stated defroster not working. Updated 12/31/07
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50200
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	BROOKLYN , NY
VIN pattern	4JGAB75E34AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/06/07
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	MERCEDES-BENZ MANHATTAN, INC.
Dealer's telephone number	212-629-1600
Dealer's city	NEW YORK
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	10036

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2004 Mercedes benz ML500 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mercedes benz ML500 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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