Takata recall - I received two recall notifications from the manufacturer regarding the airbags in December 2015. To date, no remedy is available after nearly two years. The risk of a defective airbag explosion increases each year that a remedy is not available. 49 usc 30120 requires the manufacturer the issue within 60 days. It has been years now.

- West Hartford, CT, USA

We received a recall notice on the driver's side airbag two years ago for this car. We have called the Mercedes hot line 4 times, left a message and have not received a response. We have spoken with are dealer 8 times with an answer of: "it is fine no one has been injured so far". we line in Missouri with high humidity, heat and the car is old. In March we received a recall for this car for the passenger side. No information, no idea of when the bags will be replaced. Help. We want new airbags and Mercedes is doing nothing.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

Takata recall - it has been 2.5 years and less than 40% of the recalled airbags have been repaired. Only in the government is that an acceptable statistic. Even worse is every manufacturer does not take any responsibility to or for their customers. I have no idea when my airbag will be repaired. Try that in another industry and see how it flies. Unbelievable that this is such a cluster and no one, but no one cares. Who takes the liability when someone else is killed? Mercedes Benz has never ever contacted me regarding this recall. I bought the car used and the dealer never mentioned the recall. This is out of control, meaning no one alive has any idea or control of what is happening. The protection of the people is certainly not the first priority here.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

Dear Mercedes Benz usa, first and foremost I would like to say I am a proud driver of a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300, I am emailing you regarding some concerns with Mercedes Benz vehicles and recalls. I have a recall on airbags for my Mercedes I've been patiently waiting (im sure like many others) to receive a letter to get my airbags installed into my vehicle.. a vehicle that currently do not have any airbags in it I am concerned with my safety at this point and would like to know if you can offer me an updated on the duration. Also, there is a common issue occurring with all class Mercedes that I feel should also have a recall I have read numerous of online posts regarding this same exact issue and that issue is the faulty steering lock/els/eis fault that does not allow Mercedes Benz holders to sometimes not be able to lock and unlocked their vehicles using Mercedes smart key fob and also not being able to start up vehicles it's literally a no response lose/lose situation causing the vehicle owner to get their vehicles towed to dealerships that charges $1000-$3000 to repair which is a bit pricey for a common issue with Mercedes vehicles I think I speak for majority of Mercedes owners on this matter. I ask for a recall or price reduction on this common issue. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lennox, CA, USA

Takata airbags and Mercedes-Benz does not want to replace them. I live in houston Texas and it gets very extremely hot in the summertime and I understand that the heat is one of the reasons that these airbags exploded. Mercedes-Benz doesn't even want to speak to me about replacing the airbags.

- Houston, TX, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags) however, 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 local dealer: Bobby rahal motorcar company located at 10701 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090; (724) 935-9300, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 877-496-3691. The manufacturer stated that the parts will be distributed by NHTSA. The manufacturer asked the contact to call the NHTSA. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/22/17

- Butler, PA, USA

Takata recall. I need to import my vehicule to Canada asap and they won't let me do it with a pending recall on it. I've been waiting 16 months. When will there be a remedy/fix?

- River Forest, IL, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags), 16V363000 (air bags), and 17V017000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Varna, IL, USA

Takata recall - no parts available more than one year after recall!

- The Woodlands, TX, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 17V017000 (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 and manufacturer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cranberry Township, PA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V363000 (air bags) and 16V081000 (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 manufacturer was aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Miramar, FL, USA

Mercedes Benz. Consumer writes in regards to takata air bag safety recall. Updated 04/19/2017

- Vincennes, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). 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. Updated 06/08/17

- Anaheim, CA, USA

2009 Mercedes Benz C300. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair SRS control unit recall notice. Updated 04/12/2017

- Sarasota, FL, USA

Takata recall:I am still waiting for the Mercedes Benz company to send me notification for my car's airbag to be replaced. I have made repeated calls and never got a response from them telling me when I can bring in my car for an airbag replacement. I am concerned for my safety and want the airbags replaced as soon as possible.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

Takata recall; I've been waiting for a year to have my defective air bag replaced and to date it is still not fixed and replaced.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

Takata recall- I have two recalls that are both dangerous and not being addressed. The first recall was Feb 2016 and the second one in May 2016. I keep getting told there is not a fix ready but ther is a possible risk of injury or death if the airbags deploy. Considering the airbags are a " safety feature" this is counter intuitive.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V017000 (air bags) and 16V081000 (air bags). 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..updated 05/23/17 the contact has traded in the vheicle to dealer.

- Collegeville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags) and 17V017000 (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. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Charleston, WA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags). 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.

- Batesville, AR, USA