| Issue ID | 1153120 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10679661 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/01/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300 equipped with cooper tires, tire line: velozza zxv, and tire size: 255/35/r18 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire was flat and the tread separated from the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the tire read separated and needed to be replaced. The tires was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 57,965 and the tire failure mileage was 3,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57965 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWNAN , GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X39FXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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