| Issue ID | 785401 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10326576 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/10/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350 with continental, conti pro contact tires. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a bump in the road, the tires would form a blister or bubble. The dealer advised the tires were unsafe and all four tires were replaced. In addition, the contact stated she has also experienced several blowouts with the tires. She would have all four tires replaced whenever she would experience a blowout. The dealer advised the tires would blowout easily because they were low composing tires. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 34,786. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34786 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BATON ROUGE, LA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X78BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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