| Issue ID | 1507637 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142468 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLE300D |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 23/10/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rear collision alert system has a design flaw. The sound adjusted by technician to 100% is barely audible by the driver, and typically at or after impact. It is also not linked to the car dash sound system, so the radiio does not shut off its volume. In this instance, the audible alarm is inaudible. I have had two accidents with the vehicle while it is in motion. The dealer does not argue with my assessment, but says the system is functioning as designed. Attached is my mercedes service record dated 10-23-2018 expecting the problem to be corrected by dealer programable technology. I advised the service manager that he might want to discuss this with mercedes before i filed this report. He declined. This is not a safe condition and could result in serious injury or damage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLINGHAM, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDAOEB9GAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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