| Issue ID | 498609 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10088121 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/07/04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Srs (passive restraint system failure) warning lamp came on while driving the vehicle. The vehicle (2005 mercedes benz c230 sport sedan) was taken to the dealer as directed by the owner's manual. Vehicle has been at the dealer for repairs since 7/26/04. On 8/17/04 the vehicle was still not repaired. The service manager told me that there are over twenty (20) vehicles with the same failure awaiting parts. Service manager told me that the car is unsafe to drive until repaired and would not let me take the car from the repair facility. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UPLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J75FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 12/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PENSKE MOTORCARS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 626 859-1200 |
| Dealer's city | WEST COVINA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91791 |