| Issue ID | 1440331 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11063294 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/01/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. While driving at unknown speeds, the passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact called mercedes-benz of fairfield at 877-557-5299 and was informed of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 17v017000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the dealer again and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired, but the driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted, but failed to answer. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICH PORT, CT |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X18FXXXXXX |
| 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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