| Issue ID | 1469823 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11098002 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 22/05/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c250. While driving 60 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and caused the contact to sustain rib injuries and a broken toe, which required medical attention. The contact was unaware of the injuries to the other driver. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto collision center. The dealer was not contacted to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WAYCROSS, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF4HB6EAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 60 |
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