My family and I were hit in a car accident head on by a driver going approx. 60 mph. Our Mercedes Benz C230's airbags did not deploy. The car was equipped with 6 air bags and not 1 deployed. We have contacted Mercedes but to no avail. We would like some help as what to do to make sure this does not happen to another family and they may not be as "lucky" as we were.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was shut off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the camshaft solenoid had leaked oil into the engine wiring harness and control module. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. On a separate occasion, the SRS warning light was illuminated. The dealer replaced the seat belt harness and front driver side air bag wiring to correct the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,668.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

: the contact stated upon shifting the vehicle in drive, the vehicle lurched forward into a tree without warning; and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were alerted and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for repair of the vehicle damage. A NHTSA recall, #05V560000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the airbags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The manufacturer was alerted and the vehicle was awaiting inspection by a manufacturing representative.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

In March 2006, we received safety recall notice #2006-020005 for our 2005 Mercedes C230, for an issue with the airbag system in the vehicle. Over the last 70 days, I have called leith Mercedes in raleigh, nc five times to schedule the vehicle for repair under this recall and I am told the parts are still on backorder from germany and it will be 6 to 8 weeks before they can conduct the repair.

- Goldsboro, NC, USA