Mercedes Benz C230 2005 - Tires - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
424586	01/03/2008		10024117	All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj	03/11/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
TIRES
01/01/2008
	Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230k. the contact stated that the axle was causing excessive wear of the tires. the dealer was contacted who informed the contact that it was the design of the vehicle. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 82,000. the failure mileage was unknown. bw
10/25/2008		1
	I have had to replace one tire because of a sidewall separation rip. now i have discovered the same defect on two other tires. the tread is good and there is no reason why it should be separating. these tires need to be recalled. the tires in question are 225/45 r17 and 245/45 r17. *tr
11/18/2006	9000	3
	Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the brakes had to be replaced at 9,000 miles. in addition, both rear tires were replaced at 13,000 miles because they were worn out. the tires currently need to be replaced again. the purchase date and tire information were unavailable. the current mileage is 19,775 and failure mileage was 9,000.
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
02/03/2008	10450	1
	I own a 2005 mercedes c230. the way the car is designed causes excessive wear on the tires. i have replace them every 10,000 miles and must be constantly vigilant about monitoring their wear. when i haven't the car has slid during the rain because of bad traction almost causing wrecks. *tr