| Issue ID | 1362394 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10960049 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 07/02/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz glk350. While driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that only the two headrest air bags deploy. The contact sustained internal injuries to the head and body that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. A week later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 17v017000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 04/28/17*lj *as |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORONADO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG8HB0CFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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