Srs system shut down on 2006 mercedes benz 350e 4-matic. Light came on dash notifying me of the failure of the system. Took to dealer who informed me of code 9103 "resistance in drivers airbag" informed that harness in steering column was designed too short and when steering wheel is telescoped out the wire will eventually break shutting down the SRS system. Replacement part # 211‑440‑4509 is a longer harness demonstrating that mercedes is aware of the defect. R&r requires removal of steering column cover, 3 hours of labor, costing over $600 including diagnosis. Since the problem is known to the manufacturer and results in an ineffective safety system, these harnesses should be recalled.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 airbags complaints
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My mercedes-benz e350, 2006 model got an accident on mar 20, 2009. My car was pushed by the back car into the front SUV and slid into SUV's bottom. My car was total damaged. My seat belt was stuck. My car's front hood was puckered up and back bumper was pushed almost 90 degree. But my driver's airbag was not deployed. Airbags of the car hit my back was deployed.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a strange odor like rotten eggs observed in the vehicle. While stopped and waiting for a parking space to open up, the engine revved and accelerated forward although the brakes were depressed. The speed at impact with the other vehicle was 40 MPH. After the impact the ignition was turned off however the engine was racing and the front wheels were still spinning and smoking. The seatbelts were worn at the time of impact, but removed to exit the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact was sent to the hospital.
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