| Issue ID | 1427824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11048736 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 27/11/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Have received communications from mercedes benz, beginning may 2016, stating problem with air bags which could cause injury and even death. Have called mercedes benz u. S. A. Several times as well a local dealer and answer continues to be "parts are not available yet". Should i discontinue use of this vehicle based on their warning of injury and even death? |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCALLEN, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB5BRXXXXXX |
| 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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