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2008 Mercedes benz C-CLASS Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	649372
Internal NHTSA #	10206950
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C-CLASS
Model Year	2008
File date	17/10/07
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Accident. 2008 mercedes c-350 rear ended a delivery truck. Mercedes began smoking immediately and caught fire within one minute. Within 3-5 minutes engine compartment and passenger compartment were fully engulfed in flame. Driver escaped before car burned. Airbags did not deploy in this front end crash. Driver had concussion and facial injuries from hitting, possibly steering wheel. Driver sustained other injuries as well.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	900
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GIG HARBOR, WA
VIN pattern	WDDGF56X08FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	03/10/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	36
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Dealer's name	MERCEDES-BENZ OF TACOMA
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Dealer's city	FIFE
Dealer's state code	WA
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2008 Mercedes benz C-CLASS Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes benz C-CLASS Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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