Mercedes Benz C230 no deployment problems

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 Jun 13, 2019 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz c230. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic signal, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. In turn, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained chest, back, and neck injuries that did not require medical attention; however, the contact will be going to the doctor next week. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags), but the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (tafel motor company, 4156 shelbyville rd, louisville, ky 40207) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz c230 (na). While driving 25 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The passenger side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The passenger sustained bruises to the forehead and shoulder, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 102,000.

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 Nov 21, 2011 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c230. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured chest and bruising, and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c230. The contact was driving 10 MPH and attempting a left turn when another vehicle crashed into the front of her vehicle. The contact was wearing her seat belt but the air bags did not deploy. The driver side front bumper was damaged. The contact sustained injuries over her entire body and was taken to the hospital. The police were notified and a report was filed. The insurance company was contacted and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop but the air bags was never checked for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

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 Feb 12, 2010 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that he was driving approximately 30 MPH when he crashed into a tree that had fallen in the street. The air bags did not deploy and he suffered four broken bones as a result; the vehicle was also destroyed. He was told by the manufacturer that the secondary thresholds were not exceeded to deploy the air bags. An independent inspector stated that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle identification number was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 3/24/10 *cn updated 06/11/10.