| Issue ID | 998176 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10531484 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/04/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 mercedes benz e350. Consumer writes in regards to defective tires on vehicle. *smd the consumer stated the front tires were replaced on december 1, 2011. He found an air bubble on one of the tires on april 16, 2013. The consumer stated the repair shop filed a claim with the manufacturer, because the tire was still under warranty. However, they did so without specifying the true reason for the claim, which was an air bubble. The claim was not for wear and tear, as indicated on the invoice. The consumer is seeking reimbursement, due to the tire being defective. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | VALENCIA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X27BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LYONS AUTO CENTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 661-287-3560 |
| Dealer's city | NEWHALL |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91321 |