Front Air Bag problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320

Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2002

Vehicle was involved in a crash going 35mph. Vehicle was hit on driver's side, and was pushed into a telephone pole. Driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide information.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2000

Consumer's vehicle was sitting still in traffic when a SUV slammed in rear side of vehicle. Consumer had a seat belt tensioner that didn't lock. Consumer pushed the seat back trying to prepare for air baga which the didn't deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Mercedes benz dealer stated air bags acted as designed.




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