| Issue ID | 1442066 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064651 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 17/10/17 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c300 equipped with continental contact ssr (na) tires, size: 225/45/18 (na). While driving 30 mph, the sidewall failed on the front passenger side tire. The contact had the tire replaced. The contact called continental tires about the failure and was informed that they were already aware. A few months later, the front driver's side tire exhibited the same failure. Continental tires was contacted about the second failure, but did not replace the tire. The dot number was not available. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 26,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHILLIPDBURG, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KBXGUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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