| Issue ID | 1467710 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11094135 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | CLA250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/05/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz cla250. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed a construction site on the side of the road and a wooden light pole in the middle of the road. The vehicle began to skid due to wet pavement and crashed head on into the light pole. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The supplemental restraint system warning indicator illuminated after the crash. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, head, and back and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The contact was kept at the hospital for three days and released. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (greenwich mercedes-benz, 261 west putnam avenue, greenwich, connecticut 06830). The vehicle was then towed to a collision center for repairs. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREENWICH, CT |
| VIN pattern | WDDSJ4GB2FNXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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