| Issue ID | 1703731 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11374282 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL550 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 02/11/20 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear wheels cracked and needed replacing. This is the second time this has occurred. Only drove the vehicle 4,500 miles when i was told at inspection that both rear wheels need replacing due to cracks. The inspection before this latest inspection, one of the rear wheels cracked and was replaced. These wheels are defective and dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHALFONT, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDDJK7DA4EFXXXXXX |
| 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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