| Issue ID | 1330947 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10920365 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C280 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 31/10/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz c280. While driving 35 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. Prior to the failure, the contact heard a ticking noise while driving. The contact was temporarily blinded and burned by the deployment. Medical attention was required. The contact was not able to take control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local auto dealer to assess the damage. The failure mileage was 109,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DOYLESTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF92H36FXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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