Cadillac Seville no deployment problems

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · WA · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle drove over a slight bump in the road and the air bags suddenly deployed. The contact noticed smoke coming out of the air bags. The vehicle became engulfed with smoke and was very hot. In addition, the contact smelled something burning. The vehicle was driven back to his residence and the auto club came out to cut the air bags. The dealer denied that there was a recall for the vehicle. There is a recall for this vehicle, but only for the 1995 seville (the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v115000 (air bags)). Another dealer was notified and they also denied that there was a recall for this type of vehicle. The contact sustained a sprained thumb and bruises on both hands. The passenger side air bag did not deploy. There was only smoke inhalation from the air bags. The vehicle is currently at the contact's residence. The vehicle has not been repaired, although it was inspected and appears to have a defect. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · LA · crash · 1 injury

While consumer's vehicle stopped at a traffic light it was rear ended by another vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy, and seat belt failed. Driver sustained injuries.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Airbags · UT · crash · 1 injury

While driving 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact. Air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Airbags · 104,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

The consumer complained about an air bag problem. The air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle was in a head on collision. *ak *sc the vehicle hit a light pole.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Airbags · OH · crash · 2 injuries

While traveling about 20-25mph on highway, another vehicle crossed into consumer's vehicle lane and hit her . Upon impact, dual airbags didn't go off at all. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak there was an impact of 60 MPH between the 2 vehicles, 2 people were injured in the accident.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Cadillac seville with side airbags, struck in driver's door; airbag did not deploy; gm report (gm claim #06342660) is based on the way the seville was struck, side airbags were not designed to deploy. Question is "what's the purpose of side airbags if they don't deploy in a side impact collision?"

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash

While driving between 15-25 MPH rear ended a vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy. Consumer felt that vehicle was involved in a prior accident due to air bags not deploying. Please provide more information.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Airbags · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Car was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy, causing injury. Have contacted cadillac, and finally through esis they have informed me the airbag system worked perfectly before, during and after the accident. I disagree.

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Airbags · NY · crash

Consumer was at traffic light when another vehicle hit him ,and the airbag didn't deploy.

Filed Sep 20, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash

While traveling 55mph & started to slow down when the ABS brakes locked up. Was experiencing extended stopping distance. This caused the vehicle to skid. Vehicle hit an embankment & then flipped over. Had hit right side of vehicle & the air bags failed to deploy upon impact.