| Issue ID | 1406042 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022091 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/04/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c230wz. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bag) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in april of 2016. The dealer (alfano motorcars-mercedes-benz, chevrolet, sprinter, 1423 calle joaquin, san luis obispo, ca, 93405) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair and referred the contact to the manufacturer for a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable and that it was against their policy to provide loaner vehicles until a remedy was available for the recall. The contact was informed that the parts should be available in 2018. The manufacturer did not offer any additional assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ATASCADERO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J75FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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