| Issue ID | 1533314 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11172855 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/08/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 mercedes-benz c300. While at a stop light, the contact's vehicle was involved in an head on collision. The driver's air bag deployed, but not to full capacity. The contact sustained head and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOYNTON BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDWK4JB9HFXXXXXX |
| 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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