| Issue ID | 694166 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10243193 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C240 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/03/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c240. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the air bags were inoperative. In the event of a crash, the air bags may not properly deploy. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the entire seat. Immediately after the repair, the failure recurred. She called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 52,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | WDBRH61J35FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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