| Issue ID | 1394366 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11010389 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 19/07/17 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was bought used with 10000 miles it now has approx 25000 so in 15000 i've had 6 tires changed on the vehicles do to flats. In one of the instance i got a double flat at the same time and since the tires are new on the vehicle i unfortunately had to replace the tires with the same tires. These tire go flat at a blink the side walls are thin and get sliced easly the tread part of the tire gets punctued easily and often the repair shop tells you that the flats have damage the tires and cannot be repaired so you have to buy a new one @$275. 00. I have never owned a vehicle that has had this many tire problems. I believe these tires are defective and are going to cause an accident because they are easily damaged. There are also several complaints online about these tires and continental not even acknowleging peoples complaints, some one needs to check these out. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF5KB6EAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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