| Issue ID | 1256238 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10822081 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 23/01/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz c300. While driving 44 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a police impound. A police report was filed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The medical examiner diagnosed that they did not see any broken bones; however, there were some bruises on the knees, hip, upper back, right shoulder, and neck. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8AB9DRXXXXXX |
| 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 | 44 |
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