TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE LEFT IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WARNINGS FOR ELECTRICAL FAILURE, COMPLETE ENGINE POWER LOSS AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED STERNUM AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.