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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 16 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,835 miles
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Takata recall I still have not received replacement air bags for my vehicle. I keep asking at courtesy motors in chico, ca when the replacement airbags will come in so I can have them installed. They still have not come in!!! I have been uncomfortable for years driving my vehicle knowing that my airbags may cause danger to my passengers and myself if they inflated!!
- Chico, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called Mercedes-Benz dealer at knopf automotive ((610) 967-0197, 3401 lehigh street, allentown, pa) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Macungie, PA, USA
I have been calling the dealerships in my area for the past two years if not longer and still they don't know when. My car is nearly 10 years old now, when is Mercedes going to fix it when I am dead?
- Bedford, MA, USA
Why didn't the dealer tell me this when I purchased the car? according to www.airbagrecall.com, it was 2 recalls on the air bags last year 2016, so they knew it was a recall. I could of had and accident and been hurt real bad. I am very upset with the Mercedes dealer and prestiage auto in Rhode Island. I will be taking further actions about this problem. I just found out about the airbags on December 23, 2017.
- Worcester, MA, USA
Takata recall
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Takata recall. My car was recalled 3+ years ago and despite my constant follow up the parts are never available. I've complained direct to mbusa. They have no interest and treat these calls as an annoyance. I can't sell my car and I try to avoid driving it. There hasn't been an actual incident but I don't know what else to do. The date below is the date I believe I was first informed.
- Seattle, WA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 17V017000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (Mercedes-Benz of anchorage, 1000 E 6th avenue, anchorage, ak 99501) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Eagle River, AK, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 and 16V363000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown local dealer where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.
- Franklin Square, NY, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 vehicle was taken to Mercedes-Benz of pembroke pines (14199 pines blvd, pembroke pines, fl 33027, phone: (954) 644-5035), but the part for the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Pinbrook, FL, USA
Takata recall my vehicle currently has an active recall for the airbags, after being instructed to contact a local dealership to have the problem fixed, I contacted Mercedes Benz of jackson. I was told that they did not have the parts in at that time, which I understand. I asked if they could order the parts and was told no and that there was nothing that they could do for me. My understanding is that if my car has a defective part, the dealership is to get the part to fix it. Being told "there's nothing we can do for you is not what I needed to hear, knowing that I am driving around in a car with a bad airbag.
- Madison, MS, USA
Takata recall -- I have been receiving recall notices from Mercedes Benz corporate in atlanta, ga, for years. Every time I take my vehicle to the dealership for service, the replacement airbags are not available. I have been tossing the old letters when I receive a new one (the latest one is date April, 2016). This has been a serious concern of mine; in that, I am the primary driver of this vehicle and the airbag problem is on the driver's side. I am disabled and have serious problems from radiation/chemo on my left upper side (stage 3 breast cancer). My ribs break very easily and have (on one occasion broken from severe bronchitis). I have not felt safe in this vehicle since receiving these letters. I now have have severe burns (2nd and 3rd degree) on my left hand and arm. I am almost afraid to drive my car. I am a very careful driver, but when you live in the mountains and medical care can be four mountains (driving time 1 hour, 50 minutes) away, you are exposed to many hairpin turns and the possibility of wildlife running into the road. You never know what is around each corner. I do not drive at night, so the "headlight warning" would not be seen for me. I have never received any projection dates as to when this replacement would be available. I have contacted the dealer (three of them) listed on website and none are able to help me. I do not want to fear driving a vehicle that costs (fully loaded with more upgrades) $47,000. That is a lot of money to feel unsafe. Also, my tire pressure light comes on constantly. I have had this checked repeatedly and replaced tires, as necessary. Mostly the tire pressure light comes on when it is cold outside. I live in monterey, va, in the mountains. It is cold here for about 6 months or more. Please help, debbie recall # 201602003
- Monterey, VA, USA
Takata recall: We have been calling to have our airbags replaced for more than 2 years, they keep telling me they don't have the parts. We are afraid to drive our car.when I call the recall center they say they don't info on this vehicle.
- Great Neck, NY, USA
Takata airbag recall -- no indication by Mercedes Benz when airbag would be replaced, not even whether it could take several years. Local dealer asked me to contact their national hotline (1-877-496-3691). No indication when expected replacement is expected to happen. Not even in terms of years!
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA
The dealer(Mercedes Benz tysons ) is refusing to replace my defective airbags even though my air bags have been recalled on airbag recall.com I am afraid of driving a car with defective airbags which is a safety concern for me and my family.
- Great Falls, VA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of orange park (7018 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244, (904) 777-5900) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
I have tried more than 8 times to obtain replacement airbags for my car. I am repeatedly told that no new airbags have been created "for any vehicle". why is tk holdings Inc. Getting away with this?
- San Diego, CA, USA
"takata recall" I have contacted M-B dealer numerous times about replacing the air bags and he says that he doesn't know when he'll have the parts. Last contact was on Nov.18, 2017.
- Cary, NC, USA
Takata recall - received notification of recall & notice of tk holdings Inc. Chapter 11 case no. 17-11375 (bls) - I have contacted dealerships in my area and they stated that they have been waiting for parts to replace airbags for over I year and have no idea when and/or if they will be coming in.
- Garden City, NY, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 and 16V363000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Mercedes-Benz of gainesville, 4000 N main St, gainesville, fl 32609) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-367-6372 and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available and informed the contact that they would call back. The contact did not receive a call back from the manufacturer. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Jasper, FL, USA
- Rich Port, CT, USA