Airbag malfunctioned on driver side caused operator to lose control of vehicle which went airborne and crashed.
1998 Chevrolet Lumina airbags complaints
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Vehicle been experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with air bag sensor coming on and remaining on. Dealer /manufacturer were not notified at this time. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
While going 30mph another vehicle cut in front & stopped suddenly. Driver in the lumina applied brakes & hit right side of ranger (door & bed). Neither air bags deployed upon impact. Seat belt caused slight trauma to heart area.
False deployment of air bag.
Upon impact the driver's airbag exploded and a chemical smoke came out from it. The passenger's airbag deployed and busted the windshield. Dealer notified.
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