| Issue ID | 1647629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11311633 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 21/02/20 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2nd rim to crack under normal use [in fl, not the north east with potholes] mercedes mechanic told us that they never should have mounted low profile tires on this rim. The tires do not offer enough protection for the rim from normal driving hazards. This should be a recall item as a cracked rim causes flats, at high speed that can be deadly |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VERO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF5KBXEAXXXXXX |
| 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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