| Issue ID | 1450709 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075716 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 07/04/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz s550. While driving at 40 mph, the contact was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle. The air bags partially deployed and the seat belt did not tighten. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bulging disc and severe nerve damage to the left hand and legs. The contact was recommended to have surgery for the nerve damage. The contact's mother suffered bruising and a concussion. Both occupants received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was deemed repairable. It was unknown if a dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the air bags performed as intended. The failure mileage was 11,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REDONDO BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDUG8CBXFAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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