2008 Mercedes Benz E350W. Consumer writes in regards to wiring harness on camshaft adjuster solenoid safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle had multiple failures including the suspension, tires, undercarriage, and the vehicle's frame. The consumer stated the vehicle leans from one side to the other.

- Frisco, TX, USA

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.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

While traveling at ordinary speed on even interstate surface (I-64) East bound the rear right tire of my mb E350W4 blewout. I was able stabilize the car and exit the highway as I was just then in front of a an exit. My tires had been recently inspected during a regular service of my car. There is no reason or event which could have caused the sudden tire failure. I have filed a complaint with Continental tire customer service, but the company has failed to acknowledge that their product may have manufacturing issues. Now I have observed a blemish developing on the sidewall of another tire. The dealer has suggested that "we watched it" for a time and see what happens. My tires are Continental, contiprocontact, 245/40 R18 93V, ms radial. Replacing the tire cost me some $350 sand could have cost me my life or very serious injury had I been traveling at higher speed or ir the front tire had failed rather than the rear. I firmly believe these tires pose an immediate threat to public safety.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

Mb E-350 2008 is equipped with low profile tires contipro contact 245/40 R 18 the tires contact distance from road surface to bottom of rim is app.2 inch. The rim diameter is app.19+ inches. The weight of the vehicle further reduces the contact distance. The momentum of the car at normal speed when comes across a small pot whole or an object the rim of the car itself burst the tire resulting into tire explosion and bending of the rim. This is a serious safety issue and if not corrected in a timely manner may lead to serious accidents including driver and other passers by including road death 2)this happens 2 times. Mbusa road assistance came 2 times and installed dummy tire came with the car. 3) mb usa refused to correct the problem I strongly believe that this is a defective design and must be reviewed as the rim itself may explode the tire and get bent as well. Updated IVOQ 01/21/11

- Floral Park , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. While driving 30 mph over a pothole the tire exploded. The tire was a Continental contipro contact size 245/40R18.93V. The front passenger tire exploded and the right rear tire developed a blister and the rim was no longer aligned. The failure could have led to a fatality due to the poor design. The wheel rim on the tires was 18 inches and the tire was two to three inches off the ground. These are the original tire and rims that came with the vehicle. There were no injuries and the vehicle was not damaged when the failure occurred. Roadside assistance repaired the tires. The vehicle was driven to the dealer the following day. The dealer stated that they were aware of the problem and the defect; yet, they were unable to offer any assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that they would give him a free tire which he did not receive. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Floral Park, NY, USA

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.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA