# 2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550 — TIRES
> NHTSA complaint `1838204` · 2022-09-03 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES BENZ
- **Model:** ML550
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** TIRES
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
Cooper Tire Evolution 245/65R17 - Tire Tread Separation - the entire tread out layer came off of the driver side front tire while driving on the freeway - the tire was not deflated - the entire tread hit the driver side mirror breaking it completely off - hitting driver window and deploying all airbags on driver side of the vehicle.   The tire itself still was fully aired and full circle entire outer layer of tread was off of the tire.  Caused vehicle damage - Personal Injury
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