| Issue ID | 589621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10158539 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/05/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In march 2006, we received safety recall notice #2006-020005 for our 2005 mercedes c230, for an issue with the airbag system in the vehicle. Over the last 70 days, i have called leith mercedes in raleigh, nc five times to schedule the vehicle for repair under this recall and i am told the parts are still on backorder from germany and it will be 6 to 8 weeks before they can conduct the repair. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOLDSBORO, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/07/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | LEITH, INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 800-351-5398 |
| Dealer's city | RALEIGH |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 27616 |