| Issue ID | 924180 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10461311 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 19/04/12 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought a cpo car from mb west chester, pa and immediately noticed front tire(s) making thud sound that is more noticeable at 25-30 mps; although at higher speeds the thud sound continues. Dealer says tire treads are only worn 30%, but recommended new tires (which were supposed to be on the car!!). Manufacturer says it sounds like a flat spot on the tire. I even paid for extra warranty and still dealer will not replace tire. Very concerned for safety based on posts of blow-outs, etc. It's amazing that truck tires have been replaced for the same reasons, but not car tires. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20996 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STOW CREEK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X798XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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| Vehicle speed | 27 |
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