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All Air Bags Complaints

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Sep 2, 2003

THE CONSUMERS WIFE SUDDENLY SAW THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING, FOLLOWED BY THE BLINKING OF THE SEAT BELT LIGHT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOUSING OF THE SEAT BELT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AFTER THE BLAST AND KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE SAFETY HAZARD. *SCC THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE NEEDED A BRAKE JOB. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS UNWARRANTED. *PH *JB

Sep 2, 2003

THE CONSUMERS WIFE SUDDENLY SAW THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING, FOLLOWED BY THE BLINKING OF THE SEAT BELT LIGHT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOUSING OF THE SEAT BELT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AFTER THE BLAST AND KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE SAFETY HAZARD. *SCC THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE NEEDED A BRAKE JOB. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS UNWARRANTED. *PH *JB

Jul 22, 2003

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN REVERSE WHEN THE DRIVER'S "SIDE" AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT MOISTURE IN THE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE MODULE TO SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE BAG DEPLOYING.

Jul 22, 2003

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN REVERSE WHEN THE DRIVER'S "SIDE" AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT MOISTURE IN THE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE MODULE TO SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE BAG DEPLOYING.

Oct 30, 2001

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK BATTERY EXPLODED AND VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL CONTROL PROBLEMS. *YH

Oct 30, 2001

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK BATTERY EXPLODED AND VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL CONTROL PROBLEMS. *YH

Jan 2, 2001 Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Crash

A VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND I STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT REAR, CAUSING HIM TO DO A COMPLETE 180 DEGREE TURN, THE FORCE WAS IN MY CENTER FRONT. THE AIRBAGS ON NEATHER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE DEPLOYED ,ADDING TO THE INJURIES OF BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER. AT THIS TIME THE COMBINED COST IS IN EXCESS OF 4000 DOLLARS AND CLIMING. IS THERE A HISTORY OF THIS FAILURE? IF SO PLEASE ADVISE ME OF WHAT CORRECTIVE STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT BE HELPFUL. MY FAX # 816 671 0092. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Crash

A VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AND I STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT REAR, CAUSING HIM TO DO A COMPLETE 180 DEGREE TURN, THE FORCE WAS IN MY CENTER FRONT. THE AIRBAGS ON NEATHER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE DEPLOYED ,ADDING TO THE INJURIES OF BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER. AT THIS TIME THE COMBINED COST IS IN EXCESS OF 4000 DOLLARS AND CLIMING. IS THERE A HISTORY OF THIS FAILURE? IF SO PLEASE ADVISE ME OF WHAT CORRECTIVE STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT BE HELPFUL. MY FAX # 816 671 0092. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THEN PROPELLED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THEN PROPELLED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Aug 14, 1995 Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Aug 14, 1995 Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Aug 14, 1995 Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Aug 14, 1995 Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Mar 2, 1995 Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, HITTING A GAURD RAIL, PASS. AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE IT SHATTERED WINDSHIELD.

Mar 2, 1995 Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, HITTING A GAURD RAIL, PASS. AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE IT SHATTERED WINDSHIELD.