Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frontal Driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems |
The contact owns a 2018 mercedes-benz Cla250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel made a clicking sound while turning, and the mileage button on the steering wheel was inoperable. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure could be related to a faulty clockspring; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but stated that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The year and model of my car has been recalled for a steering column module/clock spring. Mercedes says my VIN is not in the recall. This is a safety concern as an airbag will not deploy. I believe I should be included in the recall.
The contact owned a 2018 mercedes-benz Cla250c. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by a speeding vehicle. The contact's vehicle then crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered headaches, hip pain, whiplash, and vision issues. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 20,460.