Takata inflators: 2 recalls and no action taken by Mercedes Benz. Takata has known about this problem since 2008. They need to find a way to make the parts available now! 9 years is long enough to manufacture the defective part replacement.

- Studio City, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags) but stated that the parts needed were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Elkridge, MD, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags) was received in February of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA

Takata recall....I am concerned about the fact that my car is one of those under this recall and I have had for more than a year an alert on my display when starting the car indicating "SRS malfunction service required". I took the car back to Mercedes once who told me it was a dummy light and was cleared. Several days later it came back on and my calls to the shop were not returned. I then learned of this recall and when finally reaching someone was told it may be related and that I will receive instructions when a repair was found. It's been at least a year and every day I start my vehicle I am reminded that I or any passengers in my car could be at risk in the event of an accident. I bought this car because the reviews were astounding about the safety features. Yet here I have a vehicle that I don't dare have passengers in. I basically use the car for work and only work. It's the quivelant of having a one seated car. This problem needs to be corrected asap. I have a grandson coming in may and would like to know that I am able to pick him and/or my daughter up and know that I can safely get them to doctors appointments and for visits.

- Canaan, ME, USA

Recall is taking to long to rectify. It's been over a year and still waiting for replacement part.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Takata recall

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Estero, FL, USA

I have been waiting way too long for my airbags to be replaced since receiving notification that there is a serious problem. This needs to be fixed now!!! I do not understand the delays. I feel afraid to drive my beautiful car for fear of bodily harm coming to me or my passengers. It started of with a recall letter for the drivers side airbag only then I received another letter telling me its the passenger side also. Please help me out here. Thank you for your time and attention to my request.

- Brandon, FL, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 and 16V363000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mooresville, IN, USA

Takata recall -- what other alternatives are available since the manufacturers are taking forever to complete this process" does anyone in America make airbags? I took my car to tysinger today and asked them to just deactivate both airbags and the guy said it was against the law, but I found a form regarding deactivation of the bags. So, what do I need to do to deactivate the bags" I feel less at risk driving this car without those bags rupturing. I shouldn't be forced to drive with those airbags and can't afford to buy another car. My husband bought this car as a surprise this year -- surprise is on me -- not happy with this situation, we should feel safe in our cars!

- Suffolk, VA, USA

Takata air bag recall

- Houston, TX, USA

Takata inflaters. May 2016 and July 2016 recalls not completed.

- Friday Harbor, WA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags) however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Letter from senator toomey on behalf of constituent re takata air bag recall difficulties. The consumer was attempting to sell the vehicle, until the it was discovered there was a recall.

- Warwick, PA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mill Creek, WA, USA

I was in accident on 8/15/16 side impact I want to know why the side airbags didn"T deploy, the car was totaled by the insurance company. I was driving on a the city street the young man thought he had the right of way to turn left with incoming traffic and he struck my car from the side.

- Washington, DC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V061000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/19/16 updated 10/24/16.

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA