One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway, when a noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle, consumer was able to pull over to discover that the rear right tire had experienced tread separation. Consumer stated there was damage to the rear bumper. (general grabber st tire p255/65/r16, dot#a33x3hb0701).