| Issue ID | 668872 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10222583 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/03/08 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. While driving 50 mph, the contact felt an unusual vibration in the wheels. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that all four wheels were bent at the inside rim due to driving over potholes and railroad tracks. All four wheels and rims needed to be replaced. The manufacturer refused to assist with any repairs. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 14,000 and failure mileage was 12,789. Updated 04/23/08. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12789 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X17BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 11/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | PHOENIX MOTOR COMPANY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | PHOENIX |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |