Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 14319 | 01/01/2000 | 620415 | Information regarding passenger air bag module be replacement during normal vehicle service after restraint system diagnostics. *tt | 08/07/2001 | |
| BC2310970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52805 | Deactivation procedure - clarification of instructions in service manual. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| 9763 | 03/17/1997 | 51982 | Steering- steering column- air bag sliding contact servicing- service tip. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC0776961015 | 10/15/1996 | 50407 | Air bag test results directs tech to b1977-4, which is incorrect. it should direct tech to b1937-4. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| BC105739705 | 05/01/1997 | 52855 | When performing the air bag deactivation procedure, the service manuals do not clearly state which simulators to use on the passenger side air bag. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 166000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. the contact stated that while seating on the passenger seat he was involved in an accident. he mentioned that although he was properly wearing the seat belt and the airbag deployed it failed to protect him. he mentioned that his head, and right hand crash into the windshield shattering it. he also suffered a concussion and injuries on his knees. a police report was file. the vehicle was declared totaled. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle identification number was not available. the failure and current mileage was 166,000. pm | |||
| 11/27/2000 | |||
| While driving the airbags inadvertently deployed resulting in minor injuries. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 55 mph consumer depressed the brakes abruptly to avoid hitting a deer. once he stopped, the frontal air bags inadvertently deployed.*ak | |||
| 06/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 35 mph, the consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle on the side. the air bags did not deploy and the passenger's side seat belt did not restrain the passenger.*ak the consumer was inquiring about the status of the original complaint. *ph *jb | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when vehicle was hit in the front center air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to the consumer. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Neither aribag deployed when vehicle struck a ditch at 50 mph, 3 occupants, no injuries. *ak | |||
| 11/27/2000 | |||
| Airbags inadvertently deployed while driving, resulting in injury. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| While traveling consumer lost control of vehicle as result of an accident.also, air bags did not deploy without any indication. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 0 | ||
| Automobile was parked on the street, and when wife attempted to turn the auto on, passenger's side and driver's side air bags deployed. consumer's wife sustaines burns on body. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1999 | |||
| While in the driveway turned the wheel and the airbags deployed on both sides. consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/16/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Brake vaccum line broke, resulting in collision. however, the airbag did not deploy on contact. *yc | |||
| 05/05/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when brake pedal was applied while pulling into a parking space. vehicle crashed into a center block building. upon impact, both air bags did not depoly, and minor injuries were sustained by both driver and passenger. dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1996 | |||
| Driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed without any frontal collision while traveling on hwy at 55-65 mph, vehicle is a rental from hertz rental. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| After hitting a deer at 25mph air bags deployed, and then driver's side air bag bursted. two passengers were injured. | |||
| 01/29/2001 | 0 | ||
| Drive's side airbag deployed, and passenger's side airbag deployed half way, and all these particles came flying everywhere. consumer felt airbag exploded. also, noticed a hole the size of a fist in passenger's side air bag. *ak | |||