NHTSA Complaint #11317728 — 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11317728
Vehicle 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 154,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TX

Consumer Description

MVC WITH FRONTAL IMPACT FIRST THROUGH AN T INTERSECTION THEN A CULVERT AND STRIKING A TREE AT A SPEED >45 MPH. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK ON DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ENGAGED. DRIVER INCURRED A 20% COMPRESSION FRACTURE ON L1 VERTABRAE.

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