| Issue ID | 1453279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11078936 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C450 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 27/02/18 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c450. The contact noticed that the front and rear passenger tires were deflating. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of cherry hill (2151 nj-70, cherry hill, nj 08002) where it was diagnosed that the rims were cracked due to driving over potholes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF6EB2GUXXXXXX |
| 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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