| Issue ID | 918290 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10456902 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 27/04/12 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the freeway at 65mph, i heard a loud thump. Immediately exited on the nearest off ramp, thinking that i had a flat tire. I checked and could not see a visible hole in the tire. When the tire was removed, the shop indicated that there was a huge rip on the inside of the rim. Me being confused, i advised him that i did not hit a pot hole, the technician indicated that he can tell the was the metal was ripped, and the tire was not punctured. I immediately contacted the dealer that i purchased the car from and needless to say that they were no help at all. I have only had the car for 1 month. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANTIOCH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ75X56AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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