10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 16 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,835 miles
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Takata recall this problem has gone from a takara recall to a passenger -side airbag recall. I am highly concerned that everyday I Transport my child to and from school can be at danger of metal fragments deploying if this airbag releases.
- Country Club Hills, IL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V363000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Anaheim, CA, USA
Still not fixed ----2 years later they say (M/B) "the best or nothing " and I have nothing but un- safety and danger, and plenty of letters that do nothing again, but they said that. Lets put a date to it.!!!!!!!!
- Miami Gardens, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 11/01/16
- Elk Grove, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
Front driver seat belt make the airbag light come on and off when driving on the dash. Car will not start shortage that kill the battier this is my second battier in a week.
- Washington, DC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V711000 (air bags). When the contact retrieved the vehicle, the SRS warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was notified by the service advisor that the recall was for the SRS control module and the SRS warning indicator was a different matter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA
Jan 2015 started care and immediately SRS and seatbelt light message appeared on dash. Late fall 2015 received recall letter, called mb of catonsville, received/went to appointment for repair. Missed time from from work only to be told w/N the hour part was not available, I would receive a call when it came in. Late May 16 I received another recall letter from mbusa referring me back to the dealer. Wednesday 06/15/16 I contacted mbusa who explained to me that the part for the airbag was not in but the sra part was available at the dealer. I was directly connected to mb of catonsville by mbusa and was assured part was there/ I was given an appointment next day Thursday at 8:15 a.M. at appt., 2 hours later I received a call from the svc mgr. Part was not available. It might take until Monday June 20, 2016. It is now Tuesday June 21, 2016. I have not heard anything from mb of catonsvile about the part. No one has reached out to me. I ask for a loaner because I was tired of driving the vehicle with anxiety since 2015. In order for me to receive a loaner I have to allow the dealership to hold $150 on my bank account while I have possession of the loaner. I cannot afford the cost at this time. And again I messed time from work to have car serviced. Please advise of any options I have at this time.
- Windsor Mill, MD, USA
Air bag not working03.
- Miami Gardens, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags) and while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, "right front SRS malfunction" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 07/12/16 the vehicle was repaired. However, after the repair, the right front SRS malfunction indicator continued to display across the message board. Updated 07/20/16.
- Round Rock, TX, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving 60 mph, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the technician stated that the recall repair could not be performed until the prior failure was remedied. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Everett, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Woodside, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags) however, the SRS warning light illuminated afterwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
- San Diego, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V7110000 (air bags). The contact stated that after the recall was completed on the vehicle, the SRS warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioners failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Norliina, NC, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be determined. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Dallas, TX, USA
2008 Mercedes Benz C-300. Consumer writes in regards to SRS control unit corrosion recall notice repair issues.
- Decatur, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Superior, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V711000 and 16V081000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Anaheim, CA, USA
- Pasadena, CA, USA