| Issue ID | 1525587 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11164144 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/12/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall: i went to mercedes in paramus, nj to complete the recall on the airbags to my vehicle.. The service rep stated that because i have an srs light on in my vehicle that i would need to pay $160. 00 (discounted from the $299. 00) in order to find out what was wrong with the vehicle, then correct that situation (out of my pocket) before they can complete the recall... The funny part is that the srs light is for the supplemental restraint system which are my air bags!!! I have had the srs light on my vehicle since i bought he car which has been 9 years! Of coarse mercedes is trying to charge me something because they figure |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLOOMFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X78FXXXXXX |
| 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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