| Issue ID | 792800 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10332577 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 06/05/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz sl-500. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into two parked vehicles. The contact's vehicle proceeded to flip over,however the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe arm and shoulder injuries. The two vehicles he crashed into were totaled as well as the contacts vehicle. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 7,800. Updated 8/4/10 *cn updated 08/09/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RANCHO TOLOS VERDES, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK75F05FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 02/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
| 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 | SOUTH BAY MERCEDES |
| Dealer's telephone number | 310-534-3333 |
| Dealer's city | TORRENCE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |