| Issue ID | 962436 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10496094 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 31/01/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350 equipped with continental pro contact tires size 245/40/18, dot number (hwtpp1h6). The contact noticed that the front passenger's side tire caused damage to the wheel rim. In addition, there was a severe vibration which emitted from the tire whenever driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the defective tire was balanced and realigned. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORWALK, CT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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