NHTSA — Air Bags: Side/Window Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,500 miles

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1996 Volvo 960 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Volvo 960 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 252005

960 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer stated that 1996 Volvo 960 vehicle was involved in a crash. While traveling at 40 mph. Upon impact, frontal and side airbags did not deploy. Consumer's vehicle hit a car that did not stop at a stop sign. There were 2 injuries. The consumer contacted Volvo dealership and the manufacturer. The car was totaled. A police and insurance report were taken. Also, there are pictures of the collision.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #1

Apr 102000

960

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway at 55mph on cruise control, came to a sharp curve and applied brakes. Trying to reduce speed, vehicle lurched forward/faster and hit the curve sign. Upon impact, neither front air bags nor side air bags deployed. Contacted manufacturer.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

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