NHTSA Complaint #10179361 — 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10179361
Vehicle	1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	December 28, 2006
Date Filed	January 22, 2007
Mileage	52,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 MERCEDES C230 AT 35MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A NUMBER OF TIMES IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT AND AN INSURANCE REPORT. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THE FAILURE. *AK

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