Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz 320.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt problems |
The consumer was involved in a frontal collision, in which the speed was undetermined. The seat belt failed to hold the consumer. The consumer received head injuries and was transported to the local hospital.
The vehicle's air bags did not deploy properly upon impact. On Aug 2004 the consumer was involved in an auto accident and the vehicle slid under the rear of a Ford excursion. The consumers stomach hit the steering wheel branding her stomach with the mercedes emblem scalding her left arm. The consumer had to get assistance getting out of the seat belt. Reported problem with the srs system in Dec 2002. Airbag did not deploy.