| Issue ID | 1473982 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101507 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK280 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/06/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I remain unable to obtain replacement takeda airbags from mercedes benz for the past 3 years. When i last filed a complaint with nhtsa on 12/26/2017 (complaint number 11056636) i was informed by mercedes, [xxx] , vp customer services that my car replacement airbags would be available by june 30, 2018 and that mercedes would be calling me to make the appointment for "replacement free airbags". To be installed in my car-no call, no airbags. I have waited 3 years. My care remains in my garage. The federal government is not protecting me against a foreign company doing harm in america, takeda-who knew the airbags were dangerous when they sold me my $56,000 useless car sitting in my garage, 2007 slk with 12, 600 miles on it. It was more important for mercedes and takeda to make a profit than for me to be in a safe car. I need assistance to obtain safe airbags for my car so that i will not be another statistic for takeda-no joke. Please do not let them off the hook. They must be held responsible/accountable. My car is parked in my garage for 3 years! Help me please. Thank you, [xxx] , md, phd, jd information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALLEY STREAM, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDBWK54F47FXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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