| Issue ID | 1647235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11311354 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 21/02/20 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash the front end was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. In addition the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned causing the driver to make contact with the steering wheel. The driver sustained injuries to the upper torso and chest pains which required medical treatment. Injuries to the second vehicle was unknown. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 26,370. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26370 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT ROSE, LA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X79BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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