| Issue ID | 1558297 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203107 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/04/19 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Under normal, urban driving conditions on paved roads and highways, we've had three (3) sidewall failures on front tires. A 2014 mb e350 sport sedan with 18" amg wheels and continental procontact 245/40 r18 tires. In each case, we noticed the bubbled sidewall before any incident. Tires had 70% tread remaining with approx 10,000 miles. Failure occurred on front tires only. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARVADA, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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