| Issue ID | 848709 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10389952 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL550 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 23/09/09 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 2595 miles,i needed to replace 3 tires and repair 2 rims on my 2009 mercedes benz sl550;at 7400 miles,another tire with a bulge;at 8000 miles,3 more tires with bubbles... Awaiting my service appointment;afaid to drive and apprehensive to call the insurance company for fear of losing coverage. Thousands of dollars out-no tire warranty and the dealer service department tells me it is me! My car is just two years old and has less than 8500 miles on it. I have been driving this make/model for 23 years with no prior incident. This car will have its third set of tires and multiple rim repairs at 8500 miles or so! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2595 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMDEN, CT |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK71F09FXXXXXX |
| 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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| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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