| Issue ID | 472093 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10065713 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C CLASS |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/04/04 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The right rear tire has a split about 1. 5 inches long proceeding diagonally through the tread to near the sidewall. There is no other damage on the outside of the tire near the split or evidence of contact with anything. I drive long distances often and wonder if this is some type of dangerous defect.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIRMINGHAM, MI |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF61J93EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 15/11/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ OF BLOOMFIELD |
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