| Issue ID | 1541037 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182344 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 25/02/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I specifically checked for any vehicle recalls when purchasing this vehicle and even though it was more than i wanted to spend, i wanted a car that would not have a takada airbag recall because the lincoln mkz i previously owned had the takada airbag recall and there was no resolution. I was terrified when my daughter totaled the mkz and i specifically wanted to purchase a vehicle with no airbag recall. Today 02/25/2019 i was informed for the first time that the mercedes benz i had purchased had a takeda airbag recall. That recall goes back to 01/1990! How is it possible that the vin # search stated this vehicle had no recalls when i purchased it, that information should have been transparent and disclosed. This should be a violation of my right, especially since i specified that i did not want a vehicle with an airbag recall. Now i am in debt for a vehicle that has a serious recall with no resolution. Again fearful and stressed because it was a gift for my daughter. This needs to stop. Huge corporations preferring to settle individual serious accidents or casualties instead of fixing the issue because it is not cost effective. I was lied to intentionally to ensure a sale of their vehicle without disclosing full information. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STOCKBRIDGE, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8AB9EAXXXXXX |
| 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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