| Issue ID | 1439536 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11062682 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 12/10/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While in motion (driving) another driver turned in front of me, causing me to t-bone her (police report with description attached). I slammed on brakes to to lessen the unavoidable impact. I estimate my speed at 30-35 mph. My airbags failed to deploy. My car was totaled, as was the other driver i hit. I had 2 spiral metacarpal fractures in my left hand from hitting the steering wheel that required surgical placement of two plates and 12 screws, and my knees hit the dash board, my right hip bruised from seatbelt,i sprained neck and back and partially torn left rotator cuff. All of the other drivers airbags deployed, and she walked away from the accident. Not one of my airbags deployed. I was taken to the emergency room via ambulance from the scene. My left pant leg was cut by paramedics to see my knee that had obvious bruising and swelling. I was discharged being told i needed to follow up with a hand surgeon to have my bones in my hand repaired after x rays. I've been out of work since the accident. I go to hand therapy 3xs a week and pt and chiro 2xs a week. Not sure if i need to have additional surgeries on my shoulder and wrist |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BABYLON, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8AB8EGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 35 |
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