| Issue ID | 722972 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10267849 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 08/03/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact struck a parked vehicle. Her vehicle was severely damaged and none of the air bags deployed. She sustained moderate injuries and pictures were taken of the failure. An inspector from the manufacturer concluded that the crash did not warrant air bag deployment; however, a technician stated that the air bag sensor was defective. The failure and current mileages were 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARINA DEL REY, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X18FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 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 | 40 |
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