| Issue ID | 647313 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10205362 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK280 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/10/07 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz slk280. The vehicle has michelin pilot, size 245/40r17 tires. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began rocking and shaking. When the contact inspected the vehicle, she discovered that the rear passenger side tire was split at the seam. Mercedes roadside assistance changed the tire. She was informed by mercedes that she would be responsible for the tire and suggested that she drove over something to cause the failure. The current and failure mileages were 7,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON, CT |
| VIN pattern | WDBWK54F37FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 23/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | MERCEDES BENZ, FAIRFIELD CONNECTICUT |
| Dealer's telephone number | 203-367-7030 |
| Dealer's city | FAIRFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06825 |