10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 14,000 miles
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"takata recall" - my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk280 has not had the airbag replaced as of Oct. 26, 2016. My vehicle has an airbag with a takata made inflator, according to the recall notice.
- Columbus, GA, USA
Takata recall#16V-081 trying to get help from dealership having difficulties. I'm uncertain if I have other unknown issues as checked marked. This is the 2nd recall. I am having a safety concern on this vehicle I purchased and management is not cooperating/ assisting upset over a previous defective battery. I am uncertain if the same issue is recurring and or effecting the door locks, dome lights, electronics, lights, vehicle will not start.
- Newark, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained chest injuries from the seat belt. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end and was towed to a collision center for repairs. A police report was not filed of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
- Sea Brook, TX, USA
- Albany, OR, USA