| Issue ID | 1295519 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10882260 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/05/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "takata recall" mercedes-benz usa has notified me that there is a defect in the driver-side airbag inflator and it may rupture due to excessive pressure. They have not provided a date for me to bring the car in for repair therefore we are currently driving an unsafe vehicle that may cause bodiily injury or death to me or other members of our family. I want the nhtsa to contact the mercedes-benz usa and insist that they provide us with a safe vehicle until they correct the problem with our car. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANCHORAGE, AK |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG8HB4BFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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