| Issue ID | 1443132 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10966988 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/04/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2015 glk mercedes benz. Consumer writes in regards to defective side curtain airbag. *ld the consumer stated as a result from the accident, has suffered from hearing loss and chronic tinnitus. The consumer believed that the volume of the explosion caused by the deployment of the airbag exceeded industry safety standards. The steering wheel airbag did not deploy. *js |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG5HBXFGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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