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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Air Bags

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Air Bags Report #861004

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 1999.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT A COLLISION OCCURRING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THREE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE VEHICLE WITH NEW ONE. *YH.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H3XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980829. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Air Bags Side/window

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Air Bags Side/window Report #861004

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 1999.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT A COLLISION OCCURRING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THREE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE VEHICLE WITH NEW ONE. *YH.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H3XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980829. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Electrical System Battery

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Electrical System Battery Report #745872

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . LOUD ORIGINAL BTTERY EXPLOSION UNDER REAR SEAT WITH DISLODGING OF REAR SEAT AND ACID SPARY.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF78HX2A. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Air Bags Frontal

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #10032524

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD THAT SEPARATE THE AIR BAG FROM THE OCCUPANTS. I FEEL THE AIR BAG MAY NOT FIRE PROPERLY SINCE THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON 1/2 OF THE TOTAL AREA THAT SURROUNDS THE AIRBAG. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP BUT THEY DID NOT DO ANYTHING AND REALLY DID NOT CARE. I ALSO TRIED TO REACH THE AREA DSM FOR MERCEDES BUT THE LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER WOULD NEVER PATCH ME THROUGH. THE CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED THROUGH THE DASH BOARD DECOMPOSING UNUSUALLY QUICKLY FOR A CAR THAT IS A 1999 MODEL. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A DASHBOARD CRACK THIS BADLY ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN A 10+ YEAR OLD CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THEIR MERCEDES E430'S AND HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET MERCEDES TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT MERCEDES HAS NOT EVEN ATTEMPTED TO ACT TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. I AM OUT OF WAYS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF MERCEDES AND AM FORCED TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA. *NLM.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H9XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in PENSACOLA, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20021122. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Structure

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Structure Report #10032524

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE DASH BOARD THAT SEPARATE THE AIR BAG FROM THE OCCUPANTS. I FEEL THE AIR BAG MAY NOT FIRE PROPERLY SINCE THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON 1/2 OF THE TOTAL AREA THAT SURROUNDS THE AIRBAG. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP BUT THEY DID NOT DO ANYTHING AND REALLY DID NOT CARE. I ALSO TRIED TO REACH THE AREA DSM FOR MERCEDES BUT THE LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER WOULD NEVER PATCH ME THROUGH. THE CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED THROUGH THE DASH BOARD DECOMPOSING UNUSUALLY QUICKLY FOR A CAR THAT IS A 1999 MODEL. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A DASHBOARD CRACK THIS BADLY ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN A 10+ YEAR OLD CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THEIR MERCEDES E430'S AND HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET MERCEDES TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT MERCEDES HAS NOT EVEN ATTEMPTED TO ACT TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. I AM OUT OF WAYS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF MERCEDES AND AM FORCED TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA. *NLM.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H9XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in PENSACOLA, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20021122. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Air Bags

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Air Bags Report #10058422

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Oct 11, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . AFRAID THAT AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CRACKS. LOCAL DEALER AND REGIONAL MANAGER REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *AK .Mileage was 54 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H5XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20011011. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Equipment

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Equipment Report #10063887

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . THE CAR STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT WARNING. FORTUNATELY, IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY WAS HEAVY AND EVERYONE WAS STUCK IN THE TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION, CONVERTER AND RADIATOR WERE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 65,600 MILES. THE CAR HAD SCHEDULED SERVICES AT THE AUTHORIZED MBZ DEALERS SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED IN 11/98. THE MOST CURRENT MAINTENANCE WAS ONE ON 11/28/03 AT 61,290 MILES. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS FROM THE DEALERS ABOUT THE DEFICIENCIES OF THE TRANSMISSION. MBZ DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY EXPLAINATIONS AS TO WHY A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED AT 65,600 MILES. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA AND RECEIVED NO REPLY FROM THEM. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65663 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H8XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in WESTMINSTER, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981120. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10068295

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 72S AND SUDDENLY MY DRIVER FRONT SIDE COLLASPED. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT MIGHT OF BEEN THE TIRE WAS BLOWN, BUT AFTER TAKING A LOOK I SAW FROM UNDERNEATH THAT A SPRING WAS HANGING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH IT MYSELF. THE UPPER SPRING MOUNT WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND WAS TEARING AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR. THIS IS A 1999 MERCEDES E430 SO IT IS FAIRLY A NEW VEHICLE. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE RECALL FOR THE FRONT SPRING TOWERS ON E CLASS MODELS DATING FROM 97-2000. IT ALSO IS COMMON AND HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. I HAD TALK TO MERCEDES AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD TAKE A LOOK. BUT THEY ARE TELLING THAT THERE WAS NEVER SUCH A RECALL. SO AT THIS MOMENT MY VEHICLE IS SITTING AT THE DEALER.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H2XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in ANNVILLE, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030918. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S CITY: LANCASTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Structure

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Structure Report #10073269

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEVELOPED CRACKS ALL AROUND AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THIS ALSO OCCURRED AT THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE SPEAKER. I AM WORRIED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY AND WILL CREATE A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE. I WROTE SEVERAL TIMES TO THE MECEDES-BENS HEADQUARTERS AND NOT ONLY DID THEY DENY THIS MASSIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP DEFECT BUT THEY REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE OR PROPOSE A CORRECTIVE MEASURE. I AM PLANING TO TAKE THIS TO THE MEDIA AND COURT. THIS IS A $55,000 FOUR-YEAR-OLD LUXURY CAR AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE CHEAP AND DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. *MR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H4XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030425. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Visibility Glass, Side/rear

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Report #10146599

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . 1. EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: ON DECEMBER 24, 2005, I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430 ON INTERSTATE 95 TRAVELING TO CHARLOTTE, NC FROM HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. 2. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE, THE REAR WINDSHIELD OF THE CAR COMPLETELY SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING ON I-95. SHARDS OF GLASS BEGAN FLYING OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD ONTO THE CAR AND THE ROAD, AS WELL AS INTO THE CAR. THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE CAR WERE DAMAGED. 3. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE: I NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE WINDSHIELD AS WELL AS THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WILL BE REPAIRED. THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP IS ORDERING A MANUFACTURER/OEM REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD. I CALLED MERCEDES CORPORATE TO INQUIRE WHETHER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN ANY OTHER SIMILAR MODELS AND TO FIND OUT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE GLASS. THE MERCEDES REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THAT SUCH INFORMATION WAS PROPRIETARY AND THAT SHE COULD NOT GIVE ME ANY OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48780 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H5XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in MARTINEZ, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20041204. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10151644

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE UPPER COIL SPRING HAD RUSTED OFF. THE COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. .Mileage was 49276 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H5XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in STRONGSVILLE, OH. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Report #10231289

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430 RH FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE FROM ITS MOUNT DURING DRIVING AND JAMMED INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS. CAR HAS 65,400 MILES. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION STEPS HAVE HAPPENED SO FAR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65425 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H5XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in ELKTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Report #10286566

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THIS IS IN REGARDS TO 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430 CONCERNING FRONT SPRING PERCHES. DATE THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 9/22/2009. FAILURE TO THE PASSENGER FRONT SPRING PERCH RESULTING IN THE SPRING TO DISLOCATE. FORTUNATELY, THIS DID NOT OCCUR AT DRIVING SPEED RATHER OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT UNFORTUNATELY THE SECOND INCIDENT WITHIN 5 YEARS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SPRING PERCH DISLOCATED AND THE SPRING EJECTED ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE FRONT END DROPPED TO THE WHEEL. NO INJURIES OR CASUALTIES OCCURRED. THE DRIVER SIDE PERCH WAS REPAIRED AND A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND NO APPARENT DAMAGE WAS NOTED, HOWEVER, NOW THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I BELIEVE A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE MANUFACTURED BY A PRESTIGE AUTOMOBILE COMPANY SHOULD NOT FAIL IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR.Mileage was 135000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H2XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in UPPER DARBY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Structure Frame And Members

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Structure Frame And Members Report #10286566

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . THIS IS IN REGARDS TO 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430 CONCERNING FRONT SPRING PERCHES. DATE THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 9/22/2009. FAILURE TO THE PASSENGER FRONT SPRING PERCH RESULTING IN THE SPRING TO DISLOCATE. FORTUNATELY, THIS DID NOT OCCUR AT DRIVING SPEED RATHER OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT UNFORTUNATELY THE SECOND INCIDENT WITHIN 5 YEARS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SPRING PERCH DISLOCATED AND THE SPRING EJECTED ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE FRONT END DROPPED TO THE WHEEL. NO INJURIES OR CASUALTIES OCCURRED. THE DRIVER SIDE PERCH WAS REPAIRED AND A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND NO APPARENT DAMAGE WAS NOTED, HOWEVER, NOW THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I BELIEVE A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE MANUFACTURED BY A PRESTIGE AUTOMOBILE COMPANY SHOULD NOT FAIL IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR.Mileage was 135000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H2XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in UPPER DARBY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Suspension Front

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Report #10293676

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I OWN AND DRIVE A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430. IT HAS APPROX. 133000 MILES. THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED OFF THE CAR AS I WAS DRIVING IT AT APPROX. 35 MPH. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR DRIVING ON ROUTE 516 OLD BRIDGE, NJ ABOUT 3 MILES FROM MY HOME. I WAS NOT INJURED JUST BADLY SHAKEN UP. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND IS AT OLD BRIDGE COLLISION ON ENGLISHTOWN ROAD, OLD BRIDGE NJ. I HAVE NOTED THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. PLEASE NOTE MY COMPLAINT AND ADVISE ASAP. *TR.Mileage was 133000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H2XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in OLD BRIDGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10312239

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SUPPORT AND THE COIL SPRING FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. BECAUSE OF THAT FAILURE, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO SOMEONE'S YARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS OF NO ASSISTANCE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOLD HIM THAT HE WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COIL SPRING REPAIR BUT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REIMBURSEMENT WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,996. UPDATED 03/24/10 *BF UPDATED 06/28/10*JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 99996 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H5XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in SOUTH BEND, IN. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KNAVE CONTINENTAL AUTO . DEALER'S CITY: LAKE BLUFF . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60044 .
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Front Report #10403809

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING HIM TO ALMOST LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000. .Mileage was 119000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H2XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in PALMYRA, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Suspension Report #10425082

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPRING PERCH FRACTURED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WELDED ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/30/11*LJ.Mileage was 147000 miles. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Air Bags

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Air Bags Report #10608241

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . SAFETY ISSUES: SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. AC BLOWING WARM AIR, SIDE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE., FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CANNOT ADJUST-SENSOR FAULT INDICATED L/ VALVE COVER BREATHER NIPPLE BROKEN -REPLCAED L/SIDE VALVE COVER -($1524.89).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99829 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H6XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in TAMARAC, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Electrical System Report #10608241

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . SAFETY ISSUES: SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. AC BLOWING WARM AIR, SIDE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE., FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CANNOT ADJUST-SENSOR FAULT INDICATED L/ VALVE COVER BREATHER NIPPLE BROKEN -REPLCAED L/SIDE VALVE COVER -($1524.89).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99829 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H6XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in TAMARAC, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Seat Belts

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Seat Belts Report #10608241

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . SAFETY ISSUES: SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. AC BLOWING WARM AIR, SIDE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE., FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CANNOT ADJUST-SENSOR FAULT INDICATED L/ VALVE COVER BREATHER NIPPLE BROKEN -REPLCAED L/SIDE VALVE COVER -($1524.89).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99829 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H6XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in TAMARAC, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E430 Air Bags

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 Air Bags Report #10610602

MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ E430 1999, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V256000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,829. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99829 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF70H6XA. Mercedes Benz E430 1999 problem was reported in TAMARAC, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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Air Bags 4 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal 1 Review(s)

Air Bags Side/window 1 Review(s)

Electrical System 1 Review(s)

Electrical System Battery 1 Review(s)

Equipment 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts 1 Review(s)

Structure 2 Review(s)

Structure Frame And Members 1 Review(s)

Suspension 1 Review(s)

Suspension Front 4 Review(s)

Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs 3 Review(s)

Visibility Glass, Side/rear 1 Review(s)

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