| Issue ID | 1210064 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10748674 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 09/08/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had three run flat goodyear tires blow outward side walls rendering the vehicle in operable. All three occurred while driving on interstate highways within normal speeds of 70 to 75 mph. The first tire was replaced in fl in may - left front, the second on august 9th in nj same left front, and the third on august 12th in waterbury ct right front. All three tires had outward sidewall lateral destruction of 4 to 6 inches. The decompression was instantaneous the tires were 1, oem, and 2 and 3 replacement for oem all same make and model goodyear. The vehicle is a mb 2014 s550 sedan with 20 inch rims. There is noi defect on any of the rims. The serial or vin is [xxx] net wgt 4,773 lbs.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOBE SOUND , FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDUG8FB3EAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 73 |
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