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2012 Mercedes benz GLK350 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1275737
Internal NHTSA #	10855155
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	GLK350
Model Year	2012
File date	11/04/16
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After just parking the vehicle but before getting out - the drivers headrest "exploded" and pushed my head toward the steering wheel. When driving the vehicle home the message center said problem with the driver front airbag and the passenger front airbag and the warning light was on. The next day i drove to the dealer and they pushed the headrest back together but could not get the message removed and said it would need diagnostics. I drove away with the messages still coming on intending to make an appointment for diagnostics. Returned to have the message center stop showing messages and the dealer was able to correct the issue saying it was just a blown fuse causing the problem. I drove the car approx. 30 min the next day and then 2 and 1/2 hours the following day and while driving on highway at full speed the headrest "exploded" again throwing my head to the steering wheel and i was able to narrowly avert causing an accident. I drove straight to the dealer. They pushed the headrest back in and wanted me to leave. I did not want to drive the car without someone checking the problem so they kept the car. The message center is now not indicating a problem and because the person pushed the headrest back together they are unable to see a problem. Warranty is up on the vehicle but feel this is a potential fatal safety issue to report.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	105000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FALLS CHURCH, VA
VIN pattern	WDCGG8HB5CFXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	60
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Mercedes benz GLK350 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Mercedes benz GLK350 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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