| Issue ID | 1021406 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10551151 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C-CLASS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/11/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c class. The vehicle was equipped with continental sport tires, tires size 255/35/zr18. The dot number was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The rear passenger's side tire was completely deflated. The defective tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a new tire was installed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 3/5/14*cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TAMPA , FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X68RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDDES OF TAMPA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TAMPA |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33614 |