Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 083799 | 11/12/1999 | 081798C | 6089800 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt | 02/25/2000 |
| 081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| 081798 REV B | 09/18/1998 | 081798 REV A | 602450 | Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc | 11/05/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Violent deployment of airbag caused burns to arms, stomach, chest, chest and a broken sternum. | |||
| Air bag deployed upon rear ending another vehicle. chemical powdery substance used for air bag choked driver until someone pulled her out.dup: see 958480. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/14/2003 | 111632 | 1 | 08/23/2002 |
| My daughter hit a pot hole, her air bag deployed giving her a very bruised face, swollen, black eye, numerous scratches and cuts and a burned hand. her car is not damaged at all except for the air bag being deployed. emergency room doctors say this never should have happened. *la | |||
| 01/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced a deployment of driver's air bag from an impact of 15 mph. deployment caused chemical burns on driver's left hand/right wrist/chin, and neck. also, received bruises and scratches. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1999 | |||
| While driving at approximately 35 mph ,to avoid an accident ,driver made a quick stop and driver's airbag deployed, causing burns and bruises on face and chest. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1999 | |||
| While driving at about 35 mph slammed on brakes to avoid hitting someone, and the airbags deployed. consumer's jaw was injured, had to go to the hospital. *ak | |||
| 04/23/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Violent deployment of air bag during collision caused burning to the driver's hands. yh | |||
| 07/07/1996 | |||
| Drivng on freeway, a little rough road and air bag popped out. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Air bag did not deploy when consumer was in accident. tt consumer also states seat belt did not lock during impact, luckily there were no injuries. *slc | |||
| Air bag deployed causing driver to have accident. tt | |||
| 06/26/1995 | |||
| Steering wheel locked up causing loss of vehicle control, frontend collision at 15-20mph. airbag did not deploy.total loss of vehicle. describe. tt | |||
| 04/28/1995 | |||
| Driving the vehicle at a speed of 35 mph, air bag deployed partically, lost control, jumped a curve, causing under the body damage. *ak | |||
| 04/06/1995 | |||
| Drivers air bag inflated for no reason, driver put on brakes and the air bag deployed, causing the driver to loose consciousness and have an accident. tt | |||
| 01/29/1994 | |||
| Vehicle drivers side airbag deployed with out any reason. while parking. tt | |||
| 06/10/1994 | |||
| Fumes from air bag caused occupant to develop a lung condition. dup 950209: 958528. tt | |||