Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320

Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the underneath of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the driveshaft of the vehicle fractured. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the side curtain air bag but the air bag failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000. Oo.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2013

The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he crashed against another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained minor injuries to the right knee and the passenger sustained severe internal injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 176,000.


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