| Issue ID | 1298836 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884787 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL550 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/04/16 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz sl550. The contact stated that the four tires were replaced by the dealer and it was noticed that the front driver side rim was prematurely fractured. The dealer replaced the rim and the failure occurred with the front passenger side rim, showing the presence of a crack. The tire pressure warning indicator kept randomly flashing as the tire pressure lowered. The dealer asked the contact to bring the vehicle back for further diagnostic testing. In addition, the manufacturer was to provide a solution to the dealer and the contact was waiting for a response. The contact was unable to determine if the dealer and the manufacturer would be able to provide a repair solution. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDJK7DA8EFXXXXXX |
| 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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