| Issue ID | 884383 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10427854 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/09/11 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The vehicle was equipped with continental tires, contact 4x4, size 255-50-r19, dot hwlhnxxn3807, serial e402336540223360. The contact stated the driver noticed the steering wheel was difficult to turn and there was a loud noise in the front end of the vehicle. The driver confirmed that the front tire blew out. The failure and the current mileage was 16,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TAMPA , FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E68AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 20 |
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