The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The manufacturer was notified. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the matter.
2007 Mercedes Benz C230 airbags problems
52 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 111,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 52
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical mileage
- 111,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Mercedes Benz C230 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 16V081000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Me, [XXX], and my ex-wife went to buy this car from a auto auction, plate where out state, but I figure wouldn't cost me much to register, bought it February 6, 2021 and I am kind of short in money to register car but then couple week after driving check engine pop up so I had free check engine by auto zone parts, so then it wasn't serious needed change oil change and filters, so I drove more so everything was going good ready for smoke check, but i didn't have the money so I ask my ex-wife to let me borrow money around May of month, so I was driving to her home, and out of no where I got hit in the front driver side lower fender from some silver low profile car, I was going 30's mile street but when I got hit by anomies driver the driver side bag pop up and also the passenger side too!! I was stunt and confused, wasn't a hard hit, driver that hit me run off, I pulled over the side of street. Couple light show up in dash board I don't recall what they said. I called my lawyer an he mention there was problems and recalls in a TAKATA air bag deploying. I did a research and sure enough my car had takata air bags. I contact to this number [XXX] Executive Referral Manager Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328-4312 Phone: 800‑367‑6372 ext. [XXX] Fax: 770‑705‑0152 On June 11, 2021. I made the report, on June 16, 2921 they sent a email that they will fallow up and investigate, I did sent pictures and mileage 150,000 around there so am still waiting for their action. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH, while it was raining and was making a left turn, the vehicle skid off the road as a result the contact went up on the sidewalk and crashed into a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. No warning indicator light illuminated. The contact sustained a leg injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and later towed to an insurance tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there will be an investigation and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz c230. The contact stated that the driver's side and arm rest air bags deployed while driving over raised pavement markers in a construction lane. The contact was driving 30 MPH at the time of the failure. Both of the driver's side tires were flattened and the aluminum rims were bent. The contact was sore, but was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then to an independent mechanic where the two tires were replaced. The failure mileage was 126,224. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,224.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz c230. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Fletcher jones chicago service (1521 w north ave, chicago, il) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall mercedes sent me a letter saying my local dealer had parts to fix the airbag. My local mercedes dealer said mercedes did not send them any parts for me. My car is not fixed and nobody is doing anything about it. The car spent most of its life in ga one of the zones that should have been fixed first. I cannot cut through the dishonesty without help.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 merceds-benz c230. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (mercedes-benz of gilbert, 3455 s gilbert rd, gilbert, az 85297, (480) 407-5800) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings about takata filing for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front passenger air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a defect with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Took car to dealership for recall service on driver airbag module, after driving away once job was finished noticed I was unable to turn steering wheel and the steering wanted to lock while driving.SRS light remained on. Smoke came out from under the hood and car was not overhearing, I called dealership and service advisor was gone and was not offered any additional help. I drove car slowly to my home and parked it on the street because I was unable to drive to the driveway. I opened hood and smoke was coming from power steering reservoir and also leaking fluid.I did not have any issues driving my vehicle prior to this recall service. I was put endanger along with my 2 kids and now having to fix other costly repairs and have no additional vehicle to drive. Flie size of picture exceeds upload limits.
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Questions about the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 airbags
Does the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230, 25% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 111,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V081000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercedes Benz C230 have bad airbags?
The Mercedes Benz C230 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (52 complaints), 2005 (50 complaints) and 2006 (26 complaints).
Other 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 problems
Fuel system 66Transmission 51Engine 36Acceleration 14Electrical 14Visibility 6Driver assistance 4Steering 4Lights 3Brakes 2Seats 2Suspension 2Wheels 2Body 1Seat belts 1Tires 1
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