# 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `528635` · 2005-03-30 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES BENZ
- **Model:** C230
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 27,000
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, LOST POWER THAT CONTROLLED THE , BRAKES , STEERING, ETC.   CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WENT INTO TRAFFIC AND STRUCK OTHER VEHICLES AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT,  AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.  *AK
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