Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2009 mercedes-benz C300. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the electronic switch that is located in front of the airbag frequently locked the steering wheel and the car won't start, while the vehicle is in motion.
Driver and passenger airbags have been recalled and can cause injury or death in a frontal collision. There has not been any communication as to when a fix will occur and have been told by service advisor that there should not be a problem with the airbags if in collision in California until a fix. Also many other complaints of being stranded due to ignition switch fail that locks steering wheel and is a $1,300 fix.