| Issue ID | 834800 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10372361 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 30/11/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought the mercedes e350 2010 model on october of 2010 and about nov 30, my left side tire is bust open secondary to pot hole gravel, the incidence is very scary, all the sudden car is i full stop and lean to the left side. I have to change the tire and went to the mercedes dealer and other tires shop for repair. Then i was heard this combination of tires 245/40 r18 97v which is rim is 18 inches and tires thickness in the side are to thin which make easily rupture with slight contact of any sharp. I am feeling of insecurity for flat tires anytime even i bought the newest model luxury car. I would like nhtsa for look into the dangerous combination of tires and rim for safety of all drivers in the road. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7574 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKLAND GARDENS, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF8HB4AAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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