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I own a 1996 Chevy Blazer. My granddaughter was driving in wet weather, lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a rock cliff. The car is totaled and I am concerned because the airbag did not deploy. I believe the impact was strong enough that they should have deployed. It was a front end collision and she was going approximately 25 miles per hour. Although she was not going fast, the impact was very hard, enough to total the car. The whole front end was destroyed. She was very lucky that she was not seriously hurt, but I am concerned that if it had been a different situation that she could have been fatally wounded if the air bag did not deploy.
Contact stated drivers side airbag failed to deploy on two separate occasions. The first incidentoccurred in October, 2003. Contact's vehicle was almost at a complete stop when it was hit in the rear end by a vehicle going approximately 45-50 mph. The service dealer could not find the problem with the airbag as to why it did not deploy. On the second occasion in October, 2004, contact's vehicle hit another vehicle in the rear part while going about 40-45 mph, because the brakes to stop his vehicle. A certified mechanic stated it was a malfunction in the airbag system. The dealership ran a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the airbag problem, but could not determine what the cause for non deployment of the airbag.
The problem began in March 1996. The vehicle has an air bag light that stays on. Had a front end collision in October 2004, and air bags did not deploy. The speed at the time of impact was 45 mph. No airbags at all deployed, vehicle is equipped with the driver's air bag only. Occupant was wearing seat belt. Air bag light was on prior to accident. Dealership is not able to identify or repair the air bag light that stays on. There are invoices.
The consumer was involved in an accident and the air bag failed to deploy. The consumer was traveling 40-45 mph at the time of accident. The air bag light was on at time of accident. Frontal impact occurred. The consumer was wearing his seat belt at the time of impact. In wet conditions, the brakes did not grab and the consumer experienced extended stopping distance. Consumer states that the air bag system has always been a problem every since the purchase of the vehicle. Consumer feels that this is a safety issue and it need to be addressed. Vehicle is out of warranty and can not be repaired because of it.
While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. It struck a retaining cement wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The impact caused the consumer to strike the steering wheel, cracking it.
- Lincoln Park, MI, USA
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While driving, consumer came upon some black ice, consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier head on, the impact was so hard that it pushed the front end of the vehicle in about 2 feet, however the driver side air bag failed to deploy, consumer suffered neck and back trauma.
While driving 45 mph, another vehicle pulled out in front. Driver applied brakes, but hit and T-boned other vehicle. Driver's airbag did not deploy. Driver suffered severe injuries.
While driving 20 mph, steering wheel locked, causing driver to lose control of vehicle, resulting in a collision. Consumer stated the brakes also failed, airbag failed to deploy, and power steering fluid was also leaking.
Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision at 60mph.upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries to driver. Please provide additional information.
While driving 35mph on dry pavement, going through intersection, had head-on collision. Air bag did not deploy, and driver/passenger sustained neck and back injuries.
Vehicle experienced a frontal impact with a phone pole at 20 mph or more. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy but the vehicle was damaged. Manufacturer notified.
Was driving 45mph on wet road when another vehicle cut in front. Applied brakes & slid into rear of vehicle. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy. Problem repaired. Second time, road dry & applied brakes quickly. Heard squealing of brakes & tires. Brakes (ABS) failed to stop vehicle. Ran into ambulance. Once again air bags failed to deploy. Went to emergency room for treatment.
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph and was hit by another vehicle head-on front passeneger's side, causing vehicle to go through a brick wall. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing serious injuries. Consumer had to be air lifted to hospital into a trauma unit. Seatbelts were worn at the time.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash while driving 20mph and hit the bottom of a ravine. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said it did not affect the sensors.
I was involved in an accident on May 6, 1999. I had a vehicle pull out in front of me going about 65 mph. I ended up T- boning him on his driver side. My air bag did not deploy, my seatbelt did not hold me in position to where I hit the rearveiw mirror with my forehead and broke it. The road surface was wet because it had rained earlier. The boy in the other vehicle was driving an older model S-10 Blazer the impact throw him to the passenger side of his vehicle. He substained minor injuries while am suffering from severe whiplash, back-aches, head-aches and numbness. I strongly feel with the impact I took the air bag should"ve deployed and the seat belt should"ve held me in place and brakes would"ve slowed me down sooner. In the police report it is marked no for safety device on but it was on because I remember having to reach my cell phone to call for helpbut at that time it had locked me in and I had to release the lever to move to where the cell phone had falling. I called the police department and talked to dan mack who investigated the accident. He said he agreed with me because I would"ve substained more injuries. As of my knowledge the police report was never changed. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and services.
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- Oregon City, OR, USA