The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle was tee-boned by a second vehicle. During the incident, the side curtain air bags did not deploy. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

- Pesicola, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags) and stated that 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 contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Jupiter, FL, 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 notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Potomac, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a 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. VIN tool confirm parts not available.

- Miami, FL, USA

Takata recall. 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 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.

- Lake Oswego, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. 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 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/16/16

- San Francisco, CA, 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 recall repair was 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.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags) and stated that 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. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Madison, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall or remedy was not available. 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.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Called three times to fort washinton, then called 1-800-Mercedes and was told that they did not have a fix, yet, for this issue and that I would be notified with a similar letter dated December 2015. I just want something on the record if something happens and myself, passagers or anyone else is injured because of this car defect and recall.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at any speed, the SRS light turned off and on. After two months, the light remained illuminated. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side seat belt buckle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealer warned the contact that the replacement of the seat belt buckle may not stop the SRS light from illuminating. The failure was remedied. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The failure mileage was 156,000.

- South Dennis, MA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the SRS warning light flashed and remained illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags) and was unable to determine when the parts would become available for the recall repair appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Spring, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving approximately 40 mph, the air bag SRS warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the driver side seat belt sensor. The contact mentioned that the seat belt sensor should be included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 15V711000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received a 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cherry Hill Village, CO, USA

Car was working fine then the following morning, I cannot get my car to start. On the dashboard it reads SRS malfunction.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Driver airbag light come on dash and off.

- Washington, DC, USA

These parts pose a risk vehicle safety and may exist on other vehicles of this design and manufacture. Please review air bags, steering lock. Electrical main system. And tires used on this car.....updated 03/15/16 updated 03/17/16.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300W. While driving approximately 60 to 70 mph, the instrument panel displayed "front left SRS malfunctioned; service required". the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,150.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

For unknown reason, a warning about SRS restraint system driver side failure. Unsure if this is air bag, or seat belt related. Dealer wanted $2200. To fix. Outrageous safety issue. From online search this seems to happen regularly to mb products. Why has dot not taken action. Thank you for a response.

- Rockville, MD, USA

The contact owned a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. While driving 50 mph, the contact was unaware that the driving pattern on the road changed and crashed the vehicle into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/05/14 the consumer stated her son received severe facial, head injuries. Surgery was required in order to reconstruct facial fractures and lacerations. Updated 7/15/2015

- Eugene, OR, USA