2008 Mercedes Benz C300: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 3, 2021 · Airbags, Seats · CA

When I was driving, the passenger active headrest suddenly deployed and pop out. I’m glad on one was on the passenger seat, and the airbags did not deployed. I’m concerned about the safety of airbags accidentally deploy in the future with the broken headrest.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Airbags, Wheels · 200,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall I was hit in a head-on collision wreck in october 2018 my airbags did not deploy and I've been undergoing excruciating pain physical therapy pain management and will have surgery on my spine soon

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Airbags · 70,412 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various speeds, the vehicle made a series of indistinct grinding noises and the steering failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the serpentine hydraulic belt was replaced in february of 2018. The failure recurred and the independent mechanic replaced the serpentine hydraulic belt a second time. The contact stated that the indistinct grinding noises continued. On august 24, 2018 the vehicle was taken to benzel-busch motor car (28 grand avenue, englewood, new jersey, (201) 567-1400) as the sunroof had become inoperative. The dealer was able to close the sunroof. However, the work order status form stated that the dealer checked for noise and removed the ocp, inspected cables for damage, and assessed mechanical cables to make sure they did not slip while driving. In addition, the driver and passenger air bag were replaced, as stated by the work order from the dealer. Thereafter, the contact stated that the esp warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the cruise control became disabled and that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate forward while driving various speeds. Three weeks later the contact stated that the indistinct grinding noises recurred. The vehicle was then taken to mercedes-benz of nanuet (99 ny-304, nanuet, new york 10954 (845) 624-1500) where it was determined that oil had leaked from underneath the vehicle and that there was a potential fire risk. The work order repair form stated that the steering column was faulty, as well as the axle boost. The dealer replaced belt tensioners and idler pulleys. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,412. *dt*jb *dt consumer stated vehicle was a total loss and airbag didn't deploy.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Airbags · 1 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

I was traveling down roswell road and a 2009 chevy suburban hit the right side of my vehicle. My car was in motion on a city street going straight. The suburban was making a left out of a complex and did not see my car in front of him and hit my passenger side of the car. I have attached photos. Wondering why my airbags did not deploy based on the impact. Luckily, no one was sitting at the back of the car, though, my sister was on the passenger side.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Airbags · 86,982 miles · FL · crash

Takata recall I had an accident where my vehicle was motionless another vehicle then backed into me causing damages to the passenger door and shattering window, mirror, and heavy damage to door door,window, mirror had to be replaced airbags did not deploy this happened in june 2016 in april 2016 my granddaughter was driving and had an accident causing major damage to the front of my vehicle both accidents cost over 4,000.0 each with a deductible of 1000.0 each accident. I was told by the dealer after taking my car in for the recall in february 2016 that service would disable the airbags. The accident in april my vehicle was moving the accident in june the vehicle that hit me was not insured and thus I was liable for the deductible. Accidents were on city streets. Accident in april vehicle was turning and hit a telephone pole guide wire (damage: grill,hood,radiator, A/C evaporated, and other parts ) all were replaced.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was tee-boned by a second vehicle. During the incident, the side curtain air bags did not deploy. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Airbags · 76,589 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 mercedes benz c300. While driving 50 MPH, the contact was unaware that the driving pattern on the road changed and crashed the vehicle into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/05/14*lj the consumer stated her son received severe facial, head injuries. Surgery was required in order to reconstruct facial fractures and lacerations. Updated 7/15/2015

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Airbags · 24,250 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. While driving at speeds of 30 MPH, a vehicle made and improper turn to get in front of the contacts vehicle which the contact crashed into the other vehicle. The contacts front driver's side crashed into the passenger's side of the preceding vehicle. The airbags did not deploy at the time of the crash. The contact sustained moderate injuries to his chest, head, hands, knees and lower back. The police arrived at the scene and a report was made. Afterward, the manufacturer was contacted and an investigator was sent to examine the vehicle for defects in the air bag. The investigator did not find any failures to the air bags. The manufacturer would not take any liability for the failure stating that the threshold for the air bag deployment was "not reached." repairs were made by the insurance company. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 22,250. Updated 4/7/2010 *cn 09/23/10

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Airbags · 20,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that he was involved in a frontal crash but his air bags did not deploy. Since the air bags did not deploy, his body hit the steering wheel which caused the steering column to break. The contact was sustained injuries to his head and chest. A police report was taken at the scene. He called the dealership and was instructed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicle; the representative stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and it functioned properly. The vehicle was repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 20,000.