NHTSAGeneral Alert
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139
Published: January 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V023000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Affected Products
Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V023000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V023000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." |
| Completion rate | 60.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010008. |
| Consequence summary | Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2025010008 |
| Potentially affected | 165 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |