| Issue ID | 1415506 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11034797 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that the air bags independently deployed while driving at 40 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Crown euro cars located at 6001 34th st n, st. Petersburg, fl was not contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy and they did not offer any assistance regarding the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Vin was not provided. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPRING HILL, FL |
| 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? | N |
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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 | 40 |
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