| Issue ID | 1281743 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10863724 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/04/13 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My michelin latitude tour hp 255/50 r19 tires are losing chucks of rubber. The tires have multiple chucks of rubber missing all through the tire. I have never seen anything like this before, and i am worried for my safety regarding these tires. My mechanic stated that this is a common problem for michelin and they needed to be replaced. I paid a lot of money for these at the mercedes dealership, and they are extremely poor quality and unsafe. I am afraid the whole tire is going to fall apart while i'm driving. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GAINESVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E58AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 0 |
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