NHTSA Complaint #512460 — 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 300E

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	512460
Vehicle	1986 MERCEDES BENZ 300E
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 2, 1996
Date Filed	October 20, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UN

Consumer Description

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES (BURNS) TO FACE AND CHEST AND DAMAGES TO VEHICLE.

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