| Issue ID | 1424355 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11045833 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E550 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/05/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall. I bought the car new, received recall notices from mbusa in may and august 2016, stating that my driver's and front-passenger airbags have a defect related to safety. I have made four specific visits to the dealership in santa monica, simonson's mercedes-benz, asking that my airbags be replaced. Each time i've been told that there are no replacement airbags available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANTA MONICA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDKK7CF8BFXXXXXX |
| 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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