A "preliminary evaluation" is the first step on the road to a recall for a safety defect.
Apparently two consumers have told safety investigators that the "electric seat warmer burned through the fabric of the of the seat cover and produced a burn hole of approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter" at the outside edge of the driver's seat. Talk about getting a "hot seat" ...
The incidents resulting in a "smoldering of the seat pad and upholstery," according to the reports released and one consumer reported a minor burn as a result of the hot seat warmer.
As a result, safety investigators opened an investigation of the ML350 that could eventually lead to a recall.
This is a public report with only sketchy information available so far. As more is learned, and if it leads to a recall, we'll post a follow up report.
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