| Issue ID | 693499 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10242681 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/08/07 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle flipped over and rolled and crash down and the front driver seat air bag did not deploy. The car was considered totaled. Sustained several injuries from air bag not deploying. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINFIELD, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J15FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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