Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
97091908329709/19/199754423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc04/07/1998
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
08379911/12/1999081798C6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt02/25/2000
08179812/30/1998603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc02/05/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
11/14/1998108/01/1992
 Proceeding through a grassy overflow parking lot at local resturant, vehicle crossed a small dip in the area, similar to an inverse speed bump, at approximately 10 mph when air bag deployed causing minor burns and skin irritation to the driver. cost to replace estimated at $800 by dealer. note this vehicle was involved in a accident approx 3-4 years ago, this vehicle rear ended another vehicle. the airbag didn't deploy, all front end damage was repaired by the selling dealer referenced in this report.
1
 Air bag cover seam is split open.
10/08/1997103/01/1992
 No deployment of air bag during front end collision.
10/18/1996104/01/1994
 Other: air bag controller noise.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08/01/20021
 Consumer states air bags did not deploy fully after vehicle was involved in head on collision. consumer sustained injuries including minor concussion. *tt *nlm
08/02/2002
 Consumer states that the air bags did not deploy to full capacity. ts
02/24/1999
 While pulling into the driveway driver's side air bag deployed for no reason, resultin gin injuries to driver. also, the steering column was loose at tilt joint. *ak
10/08/1997
 Vehicle was in frontal crash at about 40mph and driver's side airbag did not deploy. driver sustained injuries. dealer has not seen vehicle. 528383 dup of 817565; posted on 09-07-1999. *ak
10/08/1997
 While driving 40 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbag did not deploy. the dealer will be notified. *ak
04/24/19964
 No deployment of airbag during collision. *sd
05/10/1996
 Air bag did not properly inflate during a frontal impact, at 55mph. *ak
11/01/1995101/01/1993
 In accident was rear ended at 60mph then hit 12:00 position drivers side airbag did not deploy. tt vehicle was rear ended while driving on black ice, lost control of vehicle ended up under an 18 wheeler, vehicle was totaled.*jb
09/07/1995
 Air bag did not inflate completely upon deployment. tt
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
11/09/1997
 Airbag sensor light stays on while the vehicle is in motion. also, the dealer replaced the abs module . *ak