Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

My VIN is not part of the takata recall, although similar models I. E Ml350 4matic 2012 is. My car was involved in a high impact crash in which it was totaled. The airbags failed to deploy and resulted in serious neck and back injuries. The car was stationary on the highway as traffic slowed. A fast oncoming vehicle (70-80 mph) failed to see my stationary vehicle and rear ended my vehicle without breaking causing it to crash in the car in front. The incident was sufficient enough to cause my engine to drop and the front crumble zone was fully utilized. A warning message appeared on the dashboard "left srs airbag malfunction" see the picture attached. This is possibly a widespread issue affecting multiple classes of Mercedes Benz cars.

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My vehicle came with error message "front left srs malfunction service required". Dealer claims that the air bag might not deploy. Left it for service. El cable, cable connectors and locking mechanism were replaced. Looks like the electrical cables were damaged/defective in the mechanism. Being a car with no more than 4 years and under 43000 miles, it is clear that the parts replaced were due to manufacturing defects. Further this problem has nothing to do with regular vehicle maintenance. I do not know the impact which it would cause if not serviced. Paid $444 for the service and I am really doubtful about the reliability in saving life using airbags on mercedes. Attached bills for the service. Appreciate if you could look into the matter and followup. Thank you.

Warning light comes a) front passenger airbag disabled, see operators manual b) front passenger airbag enabled, see operators manual c) esp warning light also comes on adult passenger is always seated and with seat belt on when these error messages come on. Vehicle has been in the service department over 11 times 6 of them for the airbag error message! dealer service department can't fix it without an error message? god forbid there's an accident and the passenger in my vehicle get seriously hurt or die due to airbag not deploying! there is no money in the world to recompense a loss of a loved one!!!.

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The contact owned a 2004 Mercedes Benz Ml350. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 15 mph when she crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver suffered injuries. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard and the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 55,000.

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- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes 350 m class. The driver was unable to shift the transmission into drive to move forward or into reverse gear. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and hit a cement block and continued to lurch forward several times before she could stop the vehicle. The power steering and brakes were inoperable. The warning light indicator appeared on the vehicle after hitting the cement block. She did not recall which indicator light. The vehicle sustained front end passenger damage. The failure and the current mileage was 10,851. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the mechanic replaced the compressor. The contact received a minor bruise. The consumer stated the air bags did not deploy. Updated 03/07/07.

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