2005 Mercedes Benz C230: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 4, 2021 · Airbags · 127,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while making a left turn into a shopping center at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle causing the contact's vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The contact's forehead struck the steering wheel. The contact stated that the air bag failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head, right breast, and right leg. The front seat passenger suffered an injury to the head, back, and right leg. Medical attention was sought. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 170,000 miles · AR

On the highway car shut down shop said the w shaped fuel tank failed to send fuel from passenger side to the driver side. Also numerous time speed has accelerated independantly bumped in parking lot no air bag deployed seat malfunctions when moving it its stuck and crooked cant reach pedals and loss of power even after fuel repairs before as well. Sunroof motor works when it wants to and constant fuses blowing and lights all the time. Door locks also get stuck. Battery also drains itself all the time and has bad cylinders. I could have been killed but thanks for the benz its otherwise great what a joke.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Airbags · 109,000 miles · TX · crash

Takata recall: I had a front end collision and I am concerned that my airbags did not deploy. The impact in my opinion was such that caused me to wonder why they did not inflate. My primary concern is if they work at all. My car was in motion on a wet highway at the time of impact around 2pm. The consumer stated the vehicle should have been included in the sunroof recall. While driving the vehicle at 60mph, the sunroof shattered. The consumer was informed that due to the sunroof exploding, the recall did not apply.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Airbags · 74,532 miles · CA · crash

My family and I were hit in a car accident head on by a driver going approx. 60 MPH. Our mercedes benz c230's airbags did not deploy. The car was equipped with 6 air bags and not 1 deployed. We have contacted mercedes but to no avail. We would like some help as what to do to make sure this does not happen to another family and they may not be as "lucky" as we were.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Airbags · 24,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle flipped over and rolled and crash down and the front driver seat air bag did not deploy. The car was considered totaled. Sustained several injuries from air bag not deploying.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Airbags · 8,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated upon shifting the vehicle in drive, the vehicle lurched forward into a tree without warning; and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were alerted and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for repair of the vehicle damage. A the federal safety agency recall, #05v560000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the airbags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The manufacturer was alerted and the vehicle was awaiting inspection by a manufacturing representative.

Filed May 11, 2006 · Airbags · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Submission for reimbursement of payment for damaged to c230 2005 mercedes benz in which the air bags did not deploy at the time of accident certified mail. *ts the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The air bags in the consumer's vehicle failed prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice.