10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jan 142000

(reported on)

S320

  • miles
Hi can you tell me what force and acceleration can make the airbag deploying on a S320? now there is a S32O hit the barrier and fell in a ditch with head forward.the head(including bonnet) was damaged, but the vertical structure could not be found backward's out of shape.the belts are broken and the airbags can't deploy.the driver is dead.mb said the airbag system no problem.sorry the VIN and zip code and the dealer information are wrong.I need your help!!!!!

- Shantou, AK, USA

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problem #1

Jan 141999

S320

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During vehicle collision seat belts did not restrain properly (better harness control) and no deployment of air bags. Mjs

- Carson, CA, USA

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