| Issue ID | 1330846 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10920279 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/11/15 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz s550. While driving, the vehicle began to wobble without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rims were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Three of the four rims could be repaired, but the remaining rim had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The rims were the original equipment. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Updated 01/05/2017*ct |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OAK BROOK, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDDUG8FB2FAXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Dealer's name | MB NAPERVILLE |
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