NHTSA Complaint #10159052 — 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10159052
Vehicle 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Component AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 141 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State FL

Consumer Description

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE...AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SEAT BELTS LOCKED, CAUSED INJURIES TO LEFT ARM, PAIN UP THROUGH ARM AND NECK, BRUISES, AND BURNS. DROVE TO MB ON 5/30/06. THEY CHECKED CAR OUT. MB STATED IT WAS THE FRONT FLEX DISC THAT BROKE AND HIT THE SENSER TO CAUSE AIRBAG AND ALL SAFETY FEATURES TO LOCK UP. GAVE ME MY CAR BACK, WITHOUT ASKING TO FIX MY SAFETY FEATURES.. FLEX DISC WAS BOUGHT NEW AND INSTALLED 4 MONTHS EARLIER. HAD ANOTHER NEW DISC INSTALLED ON 6/3/06. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY SAFETY FEATURES FIXED. *JB

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