| Issue ID | 595478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10163005 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/07/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Srs (passive restraint system) failure. Warning light came on while driving car with message the srs had malfunctioned which could cause airbags to not deploy. Took car to dealer who verified complaint. This is the third time in six months that the system has failed. Dealer performed the exact same service as they did on the second failure (6/29/06). They rewired the passive restraint system per instructions from mercedes technical assistance. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16835 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GARDNER, KS |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J65AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | ARISTOCRAT MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 913-677-3300 |
| Dealer's city | MERRIMAN |
| Dealer's state code | KS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 66203 |