The contact owns a 1995 Buick Regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any type of slight impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Stratford, CT, USA

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 00V171000 regarding the air bags. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. Also, board. The air bag light is illuminated in the dashboard, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Pismo Beach , CA, USA

Lawyer representing daniel deen is requesting a copy of manufacturer's recall for defective air bags.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

00 V 171 000/inadvertent air bag deployment: Air bag light remained on while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

Airbags failed, however consumer did not state exactly what happened.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

No parts available to correct recall 00V171000 concerning air bags. Consumer stated that at his last visit, on January 9, 2002 the service advisor said he would order the part and call consumer to set a date for the replacement. This should be within 30 days.

- Lamesa, CA, USA

Airbags failed, however consumer did not state exactly what happened.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Received recall 00V171000 in April. Contacted dealership, and was informed to bring vehicle in. Took vehicle to mechanic. After arriving, was informed that dealer did not have the correct parts for air bag repair. Needed to call back to check if parts were available.

- Pacoima, CA, USA

After one year Buick has not manufactured recall part for air bag.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

Parts were not available to correct recall on airbag.

- N. Collins, NY, USA

Consumer has received recall id# 00V171000/manufacturer's recall 00058 concerning air bag system. Parts wern't available. Manufacturer will send a letter when the part become available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Recall 00 V 171 000 inadvertent airbag deployment. Consumer contacted pinno Buick, oxford, pa 610-932-2892, to schedule an appointment to have recall repairs done, and was told that parts were not available.

- Oxford, PA, USA

00 V 171 000/inadvertent air bag deployment: Notice received and contacted dealer for an appointment. Dealer stated that they need to inspect vehicle first before they could order part, and then they would make an appointment for repairs. Notice stated: Dealer will replace inflators on these air bags. Nothing stated that they need to inspect before repairs could be done. Requesting some help from NHTSA on this matter; dealer is tom rice Buick in huntington, NY; phone# 631/549-7700. Lease feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

Have not received any communication from Buick since July. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

Recall 00V171000/ air bag deployment. Parts for recall are not available.

- Riveria Beach, FL, USA

Air bag coil would make a squeaking noises when the wheels are turned. Sometimes later, it sounded like paper was brushing against it. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic understood what was the problem. Was not covered under warranty. Also was not informed if air bag was defective.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA