Monday 5/29/06..I was driving on the interstate and heard noises I thought were coming from the blower motor , A/C was running.
My driver airbag deployed for NO REASON.. Wow what an experience, pretty freaky and the bag bruised up the inside of my left arm pretty bad. The bag deploying was LOUD.
Yes , I pulled onto the shoulder of the interstate , turned off the car and had to sit to catch my bearings.
I was wearing my seat belt and now the belt tensioners are frozen on both sides.
I called MB USA and filed a complaint said they get back w/ me , also filed a complaint w/ the NHTSA.
When I called a local MB dealer about replacement ..the service mgr stated .."nothing they can do"... wait to hear from MB USA
My main safety concern are the seat belts... I'm driving around w/ no protection now. I'll keep you guys posted with updates.


**Here's an update*** 5/31/06...MB USA and the Benz dealer here locally called me today and I bought my Benz in to get checked out. I bought the car 2 yrs ago, so don't know if the orginial owner replaced the airbag.
They also gave me a rental car free of charge. So glad to see they were quick to act on this serious matter even w/ my 19 yr old Benz.

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1993 Lexus SC300
1987 Mercedes 300E ..totaled out..
1991 Saab 900Convertible ..gave away..