| Issue ID | 641147 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10200370 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/08/07 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My car, a 2006 mercedes e350 has had four (4) flat tires in about one year's time. I have had discussions with at least three other people who have experienced the same issue with their mercedes'. I have been told that this is due to the low profile tires on the car. They supposedly provide better handling but are more susceptible to flat tires when hitting minor potholes etc. Four flat tires in about a year is unacceptable from a safety standpoint. This car is unsafe to drive with these tires in place. The dealer does not acknowledge this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DIX HILLS, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | COMPETITION MERCEDES OF SMITHTOWN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SMITHTOWN |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |