Front Seat Belt problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz 320

Two problems related to front seat belt have been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz 320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2004

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.

2 Front Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2004

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.




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