Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag problems |
Consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle while driving at 50 mph while stopping at a traffic light. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bag deployed. Driver sustained a sprained hip, and a swollen knee. The insurance adjuster indicated that the front sensor wasn't hit upon impact and that was the reason why the air bag didn't deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
Srs system not operating on passenger side.