Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2013 Mercedes Benz C300

Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C300. While at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained whiplash that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. In addition, the contact heard a ticking noise coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of s atlanta (3775 royal s pkwy, GA 30349, phone: (470) 819-2400), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2016

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C300. While driving 44 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a police impound. A police report was filed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The medical examiner diagnosed that they did not see any broken bones; however, there were some bruises on the knees, hip, upper back, right shoulder, and neck. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.


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