# 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1427343` · 2017-11-22 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES BENZ
- **Model:** C240
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 22,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BY A MOTORCYCLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER, STEERING WHEEL, AND REAR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS RIGHT ARM, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND RECOVERED FROM A SALVAGE YARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*