| Issue ID | 579177 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10150362 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/02/06 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle shakes and makes a rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership replaced all four tires, which did not remedy the problem. The manufacturer was notified; however no additional repairs were made. Mercedes representative greed to pay for 2 tires, 4 mountings and alignment. They refused any payment after removing tires from the rims. Advised the contact they would put old tires back on. The contact spent 5 hours sittiing and waiting. They installed the new tires, but contact paid fro all $1,035. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BERLIN, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4TGAB57E84AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 02/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | PENHANKA OF SALISBURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SALISBURY |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21801 |