| Issue ID | 1175179 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10705489 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/04/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased 4 new 255/45/zr18 extremecontact dws about 13 months ago and now all 4 tires have a bulging bubble on the sidewalls. Of course i brought it back from where i purchased it from and they blame it on pot holes, road hazards. I currently cannot drive the vehicle in fear that i might have a blow out. I have purchased many tires before that were not continental and never experienced what im going through now. Let see how long it will take to be contacted with some help or what excuse they going to come up with. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87609 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW JERSEY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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