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2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

crash2 injured · 1766116 · 2021-09-01

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
ML320
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

8/1/2021 accident involving 2008 Mercedes ML320 CDI >recall faulty tow hitch< Mercedes has refused to conduct an investigation and resolve these damages. While injured (both myself and 9 yr old son w/ a heart condition), no serious injuries or fatalities happened during the accident. It resulted in totaling the vehicle and our camper. Recall doc's show that Mercedes of New Orleans completed the recall; however, they either falsified disclosing they did the repair or conduct poor workmanship when repairing the hitch. While driving the hitch broke/cracked resulting the camper flipping over and slamming into the truck. I have photos along w/ consulted w/ certified welder confirming the weld was not properly done. More photos if needed.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11431324
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown