| Issue ID | 1571068 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11218592 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK250 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/01/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This airbag recall which " could result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants, possibly causing serious injury or death" was reported jan 18, 2019 and i received notice march 2019 (no date was noted on the letter). It is now 7-jun 2019 and per my interim notice i should file a complaint if " an authorized mercedes-benz dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, pursuant to law 49 u. S. C. Chapter 301." i believe that >5 months exceeds a "reasonable amount of time" to drive my vehicle with a known risk of death to it's occupants. Please let me know how to proceed. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KAILUA, HI |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG0EB3EGXXXXXX |
| 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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