| Issue ID | 1208228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10747293 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/08/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had a major tire blowout, while on the highway, to my left rear tire. Without warning, suddenly my car was out of control, then i heard a loud boom; looked in my rear view mirror and saw a ton of black smoke. I did my best getting off the freeway, and ended up in an unsafe location on the freeway, frightened for my life, waiting for help for over an hour. All four of my tires were recently replaced; april 2014. This was a very scary experience, and i feel lucky to be alive. The tire ripped apart from the seam; which was obviously caused by a defective tire. It's horrible that consumers lives are at risk. We rely on the experts, and they put our lives at risk. You think when you buy new tires, your safe and your not!! My tires were purchased, and replaced by the car dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNION CITY, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ75X46AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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