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2007 MERCEDES BENZ R320 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

fire1 injured · 893354 · 2011-12-02

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
R320
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Miles at failure
40,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT, AND THE CONTACTS LEG WAS BURNED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10438120
Machine
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