NHTSA Complaint #508048 — 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 300E

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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4 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	508048
Vehicle	1986 MERCEDES BENZ 300E
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	November 22, 1995
Date Filed	September 23, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURIES AFTER RECALL.

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