| Issue ID | 790216 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10330447 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C280 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/03/10 |
| Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes c280. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph over a pothole, the front drivers side tire blew out. The spare tire was installed on the vehicle; however, the valve stems began to fail and within a few minutes, the spare tire also blew out. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the spare tire does not conform to the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was nothing they could do to fix the valve stems. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TRIANGLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF92H56FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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