Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2023 Mercedes Benz C300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems |
The contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz C300 equipped with bridgestone rft tires, tire line: turanza 100, tire size: 225/45/r18, dot number: vrj7v4y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the driver's side tire exploded. The contact stated that a "0 psi driver side front tire" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he observed that the driver's side tire had a portion blown out on the sidewall of the tire. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the blowout had been due to external sources and not tire structural integrity. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer equipped with a spare tire, and the contact was informed by the dealer that any type of spare tire for the vehicle was unavailable for purchase. The contact had been told by the manufacturer that the vehicle had been equipped with "run flat tires" and there was no need for a spare tire. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 2,000.