| Issue ID | 1284298 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10865668 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/10/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. While driving 60 mph, the srs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v711000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the technician stated that the recall repair could not be performed until the prior failure was remedied. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EVERETT, WA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X08FXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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