| Issue ID | 1494019 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11123486 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS550 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 30/12/17 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz cls550 equipped with continental extremecontact sport tires, size: 245/40/zr18 (na). While driving 45 mph, the tpms warning indicator illuminated and the rear passenger tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of stockton (located at 10777 trinity pkwy, stockton, ca 95219, (209) 944-5511). The contact requested that the tires be replaced, but the dealer declined to assist with having the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 98,000 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 2,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STOCKTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ72X88AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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