| Issue ID | 1056283 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10578619 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 29/01/14 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes benz cls-550 (n/a). The contact stated that over a one-month period, all four factory tires failed and needed to be replaced because two of the four tires blew out. The vehicle was towed three times to the dealer. The dealer stated that the tires were low profile so that it would properly fit in the wheel well because of poor design. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000 to 14,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH PLAINFEILD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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