| Issue ID | 940015 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10474338 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/02/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In february of 2012 we had a tire failure-tread separation. The tires we were sold as 'run flat' were in fact moextended by brigdestone. This tire has a very limited run low ability that allows 18-30 miles at 30 mph and 10 psi. We were told we had run flats that allowed operation at 50mph for 50 miles at zero psi. Mercedes and bridgestone denied any liability. This fraud will put someone else in danger and the public needs to be warned. We have since replaced pseudo run flats w real run flats and will do no further business with mercedes benz. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THREE FORKS, MT |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB25E59AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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