Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320

Defective passenger seat occupancy sensor turns airbag and seat-belt tensioner off whenever there's a passenger riding in the car, preventing the passenger-side airbag from deploying and the seat-belt from working properly.

While driving 25 mph, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained severe neck and back injuries. The vehicle was struck on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was constantly in for service for related repairs.