| Issue ID | 835515 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10373242 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/11/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320 cdi (na) equipped with michelin tires (model and size unknown). The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the tire blew out. The contact had the tire changed. The vehciel was taken to a tire dealer to replace the tire. The contact wrote a letter to the manufacturer but had not received a response. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALEXANDRIA , VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF26J65AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 55 |
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