| Issue ID | 1485756 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11114778 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/03/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c230. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was randomly flashing, which was a safety concern. In addition, regardless if a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag warning indicator kept flashing on and off. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The dealer (atlanta classic cars, 1705 boggs rd, duluth, ga 30096, (888) 512-1933) stated that the part was unavailable and the vehicle needed to be diagnosed first to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AUBURN, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J25AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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