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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/18/1999 | |||
| While driving 70 mph the occupant fell asleep, the vehicle went on the wrong side of the street and had a roll over which it roll over in the front of the vehicle when the driver and passenger airbag should of deploy but it did not deploy and did not protect the occupant. please provide further information. | |||
| 05/06/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| My airbag did not deploy with a 45 mph front crash. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| No deployment of air bag in collision, resulting in injury. *yc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 90000 | 2 | 03/31/2003 |
| A 1990 chevy impala turned left in front of my son while he was driving my car, he was going 30 mph he hit the other car in the b pillar, both side doors with the front of my car. neither air bag was deployed on my car. the passenger door would not open due to the fender being jammed back into the door. the bumper is dangling about 4-5 inches from where it should be. the passenger and driver injured their knees on the dash when they slid forward from the impact. the seat belts held. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2004 | |||
| Airbag to deploy | |||
| 01/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving 20 mph an accident occurred and air bags did not deploy. *ak *jg | |||
| 01/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| While accelerating from a stop, heading east, another vehicle driving approximately 45 mph, heading north, crashed into front of consumer's car. both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this crash, and there were no injuries to report. vehicle has not been examined to determine a cause for problem with air bags. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 10/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling approximatley 35 mph heard an air hissing noise . passenger's air bag has pushed upward on its cover, but has not fully deployed. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 06/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving approximately 75mph when a deer jumped in front of vehicle. upon impact with deer, air bags failed to deploy. vehicle towed to body shop. while at body shop for repairs, mechanic could not find location of air bag sensors. found wiring harness for air bags. 1 injury. no emergency room treatment.*ak | |||
| 02/23/2000 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer was traveling at 40mph and vehicle t-boned another vehicle, and both airbags: side door didn't deploy. driver was injured. dealer will be contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | 12/13/1997 | |
| While driving on a normal road condition at 40 mph, both air bags unexpectedly deployed, and caused injuries to driver right side waist/hand, and up to shoulder. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 0 | 04/28/1999 | |
| While driving about 40 to 45 mph, consumer hit a gravel causing vehicle to slid and hit a guardrail. upon impact, the airbag's experienced no deployment, but no injuries were sustained. *yc | |||
| 11/06/1998 | |||
| While driving at 30 mph vehicle was hit in front by another vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to spin around. consumer was hit in the rear too. after being hit in the rear, vehicle spinned around again, and hit another vehicle head-on then the vehicle came to a stop. upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving on the road at 25 mph on normal road conditions when suddenly had to apply brakes. brakes failed to operate properly which caused vehicle to hit the rear of the vehicle in front. both air bags did not deploy. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at about 35 mph had a collison and neither air bag deployed. *ak- | |||
| 11/13/1998 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph another vehicle made a u-turn in front of the consumer, causing the consumer to apply the brakes, the brakes failed to stop vehicle and the consumer hit the other vehicle on the left side, and driver's/ passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact at 20-25 mph and neither air bag deployed. dealer is not aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/18/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 |
| Passenger's side airbag cracked. consumer contacted manufacturer and was told that she would have to pay for repairs. consumer stated that if the air bag suddenly deployed she was afraid it will harm her daughter.*ak the heat from the sun warped the dash board. *tc | |||
| 02/23/2000 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer was traveling at 40mph and vehicle t-boned another vehicle, and both airbags: side door didn't deploy. driver was injured. dealer will be contacted. *ak *ml | |||