| Issue ID | 1222215 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10767459 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E400 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 20/09/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz e400. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle was equipped with a distronic device that allowed the contact to stop the vehicle in the event of a crash. The contact stated that the device failed and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and the passenger sustained minor injuries, which required the contact to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRFAX STATION, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDDKK6FF7FFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| 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 | 40 |
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