| Issue ID | 1229477 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10782241 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/09/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Complaint concerns the michelin tire no. 2255516 mxm4 95v that blew out on the sidewall while traveling at a normal rate of speed of 45 to 50 miles per hour. The tire had only been used for 30,634 miles and the blow out occurred on a highway. The blowout occurred at an area on the side of the tire that looked like a seam with the threads showing. Because the tire flattened almost immediately, this would seem to be a threat to life if the vehicle were traveling at a higher rate of speed. Also, the michelin tire is give a high consumer rating and this should--by all reports--not be happening. Thank you for your timely response. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120485 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGH POINT, NC |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J36AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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