| Issue ID | 1157802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10683033 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/10/14 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz cls500. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger seat head rest inadvertently deployed without any impact to the vehicle. The front passenger seat occupant sustained severe head and neck injuries, and suffered from constant headaches, which required medical attention. The vehicle was equipped with a head restraint deployment mechanism. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ75X46AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| 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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