2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS VIN: WDCGG5GB4BF590180

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Condition
Unknown
Damage
Collision
Title
Salvage

VIN WDCGG5GB4BF590180 Decoding Mercedes-benz Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Manufacturer Name

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model

GLK-Class

Model Year

2011

Plant City

BREMEN

Series

GLK350

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3500.0

Displacement (CI)

213.58310433156

Displacement (L)

3.5

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners.

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Seat
Rear Seat

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Risk:
0%

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Driver, Front Passenger
Head Restraint Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Advanced Belt Feature Standard
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Driver, Front Passenger
Seat Belt Reminder System Driver, Front Passenger

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Curtain Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Pelvis/Torso Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Driver
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Yes

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Rear Seat
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Standard
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat

Complaints Assosiated with VIN WDCGG5GB4BF590180

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

December 22, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11299557
Consumer Location: BLUFFTON, SC
VIN: WDCGG5GB4BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WOULD SMELL A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THEY NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEAK WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE CERTIFIED MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V557000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF HILTON HEAD LOCATED AT 155 FORDING ISLAND RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 PHONE NUMBER 843-815-0300) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Components: AIR BAGS

August 17, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11045345
Consumer Location: CHARLESTON, SC
VIN: WDCGG5GB4BF****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL I CALLED MERCEDES DEALERSHIP NEAR ME. BAKER MOTOR COMPANY STATES THEY HAVE NO REMEDY AND IN THE MEANWHILE I HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASH AND DRIVING AROUND UNSAFE!!

Components: AIR BAGS

November 08, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11044675
Consumer Location: AUSTIN, TX
VIN: WDCGG5GB4BF****

Summary of Complaint

"TAKATA RECALL" I'VE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 YEARS TO HAVE MY RECALLED AIRBAGS REPLACED BY THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP IN GEORGETOWN, TX. I'VE EMAILED AND CALLED CONSISTENTLY EVERY 2-3 MONTHS AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS IN YET. NOW I HEAR TAKATA IS DECLARING BANKRUPTCY. WILL MY AIRBAG REPLACEMENT BE AFFECTED BY THIS? WILL THE AIRBAGS EVER BE REPLACED? SCARY TO DRIVE AROUND EVERY DAY KNOWING I HAVE A COUPLE OF SHRAPNEL GRENADES IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND DASH, JUST WAITING TO EXPLODE AND SEVERELY INJURED OR KILL ME IN THE EVENT OF EVEN A MINOR COLLISION. IS THERE ANY WAY TO DISABLE THEM UNTIL THEY CAN BE REPLACED? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. RESPECTFULLY [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Components: AIR BAGS

July 01, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 11005788
Consumer Location: HERNANDO, FL
VIN: WDCGG5GB4BF****

Summary of Complaint

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN WEBSTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE TO A MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL BUT THE CONSTITUENT IS CONCERNED OVER HIS SAFETY SINCE HE HAS RECEIVED NO NEWS ONTO WHEN THE REPLACEMENT WILL BE DONE FROM EITHER DEALERSHIP. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REPAIR EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO BE REPAIRED. *JS

Components: AIR BAGS

May 10, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11004954
Consumer Location: ALPHARETTA, GA
VIN: WDCGG5GB4BF****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL_ I INITIALLY RECEIVED THE RECALL IN MAY, 2016 FOR THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG PROBLEM, THEN AGAIN, IN AUGUST, 2016 ADDING A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND PLENTY OF TIME TO REPAIR THE PROBLEMS. AS OF TODAY, 7.12.2017, NO RESOLUTION HAS BEEN MADE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED BY NOW. I CONTACTED MERCEDES ON 6.19.17, THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS BEING WORKED ON AND THAT "NO MERCEDES HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM OCCUR", THAT IS ALL WELL AND GOOD BUT I DO NOT WANT TO BE THE FIRST. ONCE AGAIN, SINCE THIS IS A DEADLY PROBLEM IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

June 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11354967
Consumer Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
VIN: WDCGG5GB6BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF SAN FRANCISCO LOCATED AT 500 8TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103, (415) 673-2000, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE AND SAW FUEL LEAKING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V557000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *LN *TR

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

July 31, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11343161
Consumer Location: BRADENTON, FL
VIN: WDCGG5GB7BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE SPEED TO SLOW DOWN. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES BENZ OF SARASOTA LOCATED AT 4754 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,603.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

July 08, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11338462
Consumer Location: RENO, NV
VIN: WDCGG8HB5BF****

Summary of Complaint

DELAY AND NO START CONDITION WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY

Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

February 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11325042
Consumer Location: LANTANA, TX
VIN: WDCGG5GB3BF****

Summary of Complaint

THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION SHOWING A SMALL FUEL LEAK. I NOTICED A SMELL OF FUEL ODOR COMING FROM OUTSIDE PARKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. IT APPEARS TO LEAK THE MOST WHEN THE GAS IS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEAK WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE CERTIFIED MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V557000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). I CONTACTED PARK PLACE MERCEDES OF GRAPEVINE, TX, PHONE NUMBER 843-815-0300) WHO INFORMED ME MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. THIS ISSUE SEEM TO BE WIDER THAN THE INITIAL RECALL SAMPLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

April 30, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11322952
Consumer Location: EL PASO, TX
VIN: WDCGG8HB2BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER REFUELING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL PASO, MERCEDES-BENZ BUILDING, 1122 AIRWAY BLVD, EL PASO, TX 79925, (915)613-1694, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 11, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11321887
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: WDCGG8JB4DF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BETTEN IMPORTS INC, (5901 28TH STREET SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546), WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

November 26, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11282479
Consumer Location: RANDALLSTOWN, MD
VIN: WDCGG8HB4BF****

Summary of Complaint

I HAVE TWO RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE AND MERCEDES HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO CONTACT ME REGARDING REPAIRS SINCE 2011. I HAVE TAKE MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MUTLIPLE TIMES AND THE RECALLS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

October 04, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11268147
Consumer Location: TUCSON, AZ
VIN: WDCGG5GB7BF****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN I FILL UP MY 2011 GLK 350 WITH GAS I HAVE A VERY STRONG RAW GAS SMELL FROM THE VEHICLE. IT IS SO BAD THAT I AM AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE MY GARAGE. IT GOES AWAY AS THE FUEL IS RUN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I CHECK WITH MERCEDES AND WITH MY VIN # IT WAS NOT ON A RECALL LIST HOWEVER MANY OTHER GLK 350 WERE ON A RECALL LIST FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS RECALL 12V557000. I FEEL MERCEDES SHOULD COVER ALL 2011 GLK 350 FOR THIS ISSUE AS IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE WITH RAW GAS LEAKING. IT WAS ALSO IN A BULLETIN SENT TO DEALERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. NHTSA ID 10059568. IT IS A LEAKING FUEL FILTER FLANGE. IT IS ALSO A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM!! THE FIX FOR IT IS REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE AND PLASTIC PUMP ALSO NORMALLY AT A COST OF $1200.00 AT THE DEALER. MERCEDES NEEDS TO RECALL ALL 2011-2012 GLK 350 FOR THIS ISSUE IN MY OPINION.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

April 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11267903
Consumer Location: MORENO VALLEY, CA
VIN: WDCGG5GB3BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD A NEIGHBOR INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE APPEARED, INDICATING A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V557000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT CALLED AND LEFT A MESSAGE WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OF ONTARIO (3787 E GUASTI RD, ONTARIO, CA 91761, 909-212-8400) AND HAD BEEN WAITING FOR A CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Components: AIR BAGS

July 01, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11265894
Consumer Location: ABINGDON, VA
VIN: WDCGG8HB7BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). RICK HILL IMPORTS, INC.(LOCATED AT 861 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37662, (877) 549-1572) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

August 21, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11256638
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: WDCGG5GB9BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W2. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL, THE FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V557000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.*PM CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL LEAK WAS DUE TO A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC HOUSING. ON 11/05/19 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES BENZ OF ONTARIO (ONTARIO, CA) TO BE REPAIRED. THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED UNDER AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY. *DL

Components: AIR BAGS

April 01, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11256656
Consumer Location: HILLSBORO, OR
VIN: WDCGG8HB2BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF WILSONVILLE (25035 SW PARKWAY AVE, WILSONVILLE, OR 97070, 503-454-5000) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11257038
Consumer Location: WASHINGTON, DC
VIN: WDCGG8HB6BF****

Summary of Complaint

2011 MERCEDES BENZ 350 GLK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL.*LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS

Components: AIR BAGS

August 19, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11245077
Consumer Location: RENTON, WA
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SEATTLE (2025 AIRPORT WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98134, (206) 467-9999) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11242909
Consumer Location: PIKESVILLE, MD
VIN: WDCGG5GB9BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN 2017. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

July 17, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 11235038
Consumer Location: POTOMAC, MD
VIN: WDCGG8HB8BF****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS IN THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND IT APPEARS TO ME THAT MERCEDES-BENZ IS NOT SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT THE DRIVER AIRBAG RECALL IN 18 MONTHS EVEN THOUGH THEY PROMISE TO FIX IT BY SEPTEMBER 2018. I OFTEN DRIVE TO FLORIDA STAYING THERE FOR A WEEK OR SO. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE HUMID ENVIRONMENT THERE. I WOULD THE RECALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED SOON. I HAVE ATTACHED COPY OF THE 4 LETTERS RECEIVED FROM MERCEDES-BENZ. THANK YOU.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 09, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11231378
Consumer Location: RALEIGH, NC
VIN: WDCGG8HB6BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CARY AT 919-380-1800 (LOCATED AT 2400 AUTO PARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR BOTH RECALLS.

Components: AIR BAGS

May 13, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11208695
Consumer Location: AUSTIN, TX
VIN: WDCGG8HB8BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*JB

Components: AIR BAGS

February 01, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11197340
Consumer Location: MURRIETA, CA
VIN: WDCGG5GB8BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF TEMECULA (40910 TEMECULA CENTER DR, TEMECULA, CA 92591, (951) 216-7800) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

December 14, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11193801
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: WDCGG8HB1BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11193160
Consumer Location: WASHINGTON, DC
VIN: WDCGG8HBF66****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL--THIS RECALL IS NOW ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD AT LEAST BUT THERE STILL SEEM TO BE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS. WHAT ARE YOU OR MERCEDES-BENZ DOING ABOUT THIS? PEOPLE ARE BEING INJURED--MERCEDES ITSELF DOES NOT YET HAVE AN INCIDENT--BUT IS IT REALLY WISE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED? I HAVE TO ENTER A DATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM BUT NO DATE IS RELEVANT SO IT IS A RANDOM DATE JUST TO BE ABLE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 16, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11190304
Consumer Location: SOUTH HOLLAND, IL
VIN: WDCGG8HB6BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF ORLAND PARK AT 708-460-0400 (LOCATED AT 8430 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR BOTH RECALLS.

Components: AIR BAGS

March 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11185131
Consumer Location: RICHMOND, VA
VIN: WDCGG5GB6BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W2. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF RICHMOND (8225 W BROAD ST, HENRICO, VA 23294, (804) 755-9300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

March 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11183768
Consumer Location: WAIPAHU, HI
VIN: WDCGG5GB3BF****

Summary of Complaint

GASOLINE SMELL WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL. I REMOVED MY REAR SEATS AND REMOVED ACCESS PANELS TO FUEL FILTER/PUMPS...AND DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER SIDE ACCESS PANEL HAD GASOLINE ON THE UNIT AND SURROUNDING AREA. SOMEHOW, THERE IS A GASOLINE LEAK COMING FROM THAT PASSENGER SIDE UNIT. I DID NOT TAKE ANY PHOTOS SINCE I DID NOT WANT ANY ACTIVE ELECTRONICS NEAR THE GASOLINE AND GASOLINE FUMES.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 26, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11182608
Consumer Location: HUTTO, TX
VIN: 4JGBF2FE0BA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT CHECKED HIS VIN ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OF GEORGETOWN (7401 1-35, GEORGETOWN, TX, 78626, (512) 930-6150) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 11, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11182302
Consumer Location: KNOXVILLE, TN
VIN: WDCGG8HB0BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. KNOXVILLE MERCEDES-BENZ (10131 PARKSIDE DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922, (865) 777-2222) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11179855
Consumer Location: CORYDON, IN
VIN: WDCGG8HB2BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 09, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11176594
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: WDCGG8HBXBF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF LITTLETON (8070 S BROADWAY, LITTLETON, CO 80122, (303) 738-7700) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

February 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11173468
Consumer Location: EL CAJON, CA
VIN: WDCGG5GB0BF****

Summary of Complaint

SMELLS LIKE GAS, SEEMS TO BE A SMALL FUEL LEAK

Components: AIR BAGS

January 18, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11170757
Consumer Location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
VIN: WDCGG8HB2BF****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL, RECALL HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE 2016? DRIVING AROUND WITH A TICKING TIME BOMB.

Components: AIR BAGS

February 22, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11164727
Consumer Location: PORTAGE, MI
VIN: WDCGG8HB5BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (ORRIN B. HAYES MERCEDES-BENZ, 543 W MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Components: AIR BAGS

December 27, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11164751
Consumer Location: BATON ROUGE, LA
VIN: WDCGG5GB7BF****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

December 24, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11164637
Consumer Location: UPPER MARLBORO, MD
VIN: WDCGG8HB0BF****

Summary of Complaint

MY WIFE WAS T BONE ON DEC., 24, 2018 BY ANOTHER VEHICLE SHE FLIPPED 2 TIME AND HIT A GUARD RAIL THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. SHE IS NOW HOME AND HEALING. I WANTED TO KNOW HOW SHE WILL BE COMPENSATED MY YOUR COMPANY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS WAS NEVER FIXED IN HER CAR.

Components: AIR BAGS

March 24, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 11164374
Consumer Location: ATLANTA, GA
VIN: WDCGG5GB0BF****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAGS IN CRASH COULD DEPLOY AND CAUSE METAL FRAGMENTS TO STRIKE THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS POSSIBLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY. THE MANUFACTURE HAS NOT PROVIDED REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Components: STEERING SUSPENSION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

September 30, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11164235
Consumer Location: MATHER, CA
VIN: WDCGG5GB6BF****

Summary of Complaint

I'VE BEEN SMELLING GAS AN FUMES FIELD ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND NOTICED THATLAYELY IVE BEEN LOSING GAS AND MILEAGE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT JUST BE OVER FLOW BUT IT'S GOTTEN WORSE.IM NOW HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MY CAR INTO THT RIGHT GEAR I CAN ONLY THINK THAT MY GAS AND TRANSMISSION IS FAULTERING SOMEHOW THOUGH I HAVEN'T TAKEN IT IN DUE TO MONEY ISSUES AT THIS TIME. MY STEERING COLUMN AND HANDLING SEEMS OUT OF ALIGNMENT COLUMN FEELS SHAKEN AND FAULTY AND DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AT TIMES AT OTHERS TIMES

MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS Sold

mercedes-benz glk-class 2010 vin wdcgg8hb7af340415
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS Collision Unknown
WDCGG8HB7AF340415
mercedes-benz glk-class 2010 vin wdcgg5gb9af481020
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS Collision Run & Drive
WDCGG5GB9AF481020
mercedes-benz glk-class 2010 vin wdcgg8hb2af318760
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS Normal Run & Drive
WDCGG8HB2AF318760