Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall notice 00V171000 repairs regarding airbag failure. Dealership informed her that parts were unavailable, and has yet to hear anything from them regarding repairs. Recall repair was finally completed.

- Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00V171000/ manufacturer's recall 00058. Dealer stated parts were not available. The manufacturer stated that parts were available and the dealer had received instruction to fix vehicle, but dealer still unable to fix the recall problem because of inavailability of parts.

- Bayside, NY, USA

After parking vehicel in parking lot another vehicle ran into front end of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

- Largo, FL, USA

Consumer received a recall letter in June for drivers side airbag, stating that airbag could deploy at anytime. Dealer does not have parts available. The consumer was not driving the vehicle until it was repaired because it was not safe.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

We received a safety notice of the possibility of driver side air bag deployment due to defective inflator in July of 2000. I contacted Buick in December 2000 wondering why we had not heard anything about recall and was told 3 to 6 months more before repair would be available. They did replace the defective part with a new old part that had not suffered the degradation of time. This temporary replacement was/is to hold me over until the proper part becomes available. My complaint is the original letter stated the repair would be available in several months. I waited 6 months to be told 3 to 6 more months. What if I sell or trade this vehicle in does the manufacturer track this vehicle down through registration information or does the vehicle go unrepaired at a cost savings to the manufacturer? a response to my concerns would be appreciated. Thank you.

- Bancroft, MI, USA

While driving at 10 mph driver's side air bag deployed without warning. Vehicle hit no bumps, nor had an accident. Buick has been contacted. The air bag deploying resulted in accident.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Buick factory notice of possible air bag deployment no crash need to have off/on switch permit until defective system can be replaced, estimated by Buick at six (6) cannot take any chances of driving car. Buick will put off/on switch in at no charge so we can drive the car now so please expediate approval to the form we are submitting by fax/mail. Addintionally we have a major complaint regarding your dept's operations and atittude.

- Beach Park, IL, USA

Was driving on the highway and without warning driver's air bag deployed, obscuring driver's vision. Vehicle was not hit by another vehicle, and it did not hit a bump. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic placed it on diagnostic machine & nothing was wrong. Had the air bag replaced.

- Erie, PA, USA

Ea 99 026/inadvertent air bag deployment: While making a left turn, driver's air bag inadvertently deployed, no bump or pothole was hit. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

- Xenia, IL, USA

Consumer was driving at approximately 20 mph when driver's airbag deployed, burning driver's arms, and causing other injuries.there was no prior accident, no impact, and no airbag warning light came on to indicate a defect. Dealer notified.

- Caguas, PR, USA

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision @ 25mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Dealer has repaired vehicle. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Panama City, FL, USA

When vehicle was turned on driver's airbag deployed, resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.

- Woodtock, GA, USA

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25 mph, and airbags did not deploy. No injuries sustained. Dealer has been notified.E manufacturer will be notified.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

The driver's side airbag inflated on me while sitting in a parking lot. Dealership and manufacturer have been contacted. The response was "because the car has over 100,000 Buick will only fix the airbag if I pay $1,000 for parts and installation".

- Ackerman, MS, USA

Airbag did not deploy during frontend collision at 35mph.

- China Grove , NC, USA