| Issue ID | 1560423 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11204689 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CL550 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/04/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz cl550. While driving 20 mph, the side impact air bag on the driver's seat deployed without warning or an impact. The contact's wife sustained bruises to the left arm that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of hanover (1877 washington st, hanover, ma 02339, (781) 924-4200) where the contact was informed that wires connected to the wiring harness were melted under the dashboard, which caused the air bag to deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired under warranty and an engineer would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HYDE PARK, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| 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 | 20 |
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