2001 Chrysler Town and Country: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was cut off by another driver on interstate 5, lost traction on the center shoulder and crashed into the middle railing at about 55-60 MPH. My van was heavily damaged front and rear. It was later determined a total loss. *jb what surprised me was the failure of any airbag being deployed in my van. I later notified the auto maker corporation and was informed that the reason the airbags did not deploy was due to the fact that there wasn't enough force to damage the vehicles frame...(?)

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

While driving 25 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor cuts and neck injuries. Consumer reported the air bag sensor light to the dealer, who stated that there was no problem.

Filed Nov 20, 2004 · Airbags · 37,200 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

My wife had an accident on sept 30, 2004. She was traveling app 35 MPH when a vehicle made a left turn in front of her. She struck the vehicle broadside with such force that it flipped that vehicle on its side. My vehicle had severe damages to the full front with approximately $10,000 in reparis. The air bags did not deploy. I reported the incident to chrysler. They sent an investigator in to inspect the system before repairs commenced. The investigator advised my vehicle was not in the air bag recall. He further stated there was nothing wrong with the sensors or air bag system. My insurance carrier has refused to replace or have the air bag system checked out. My concern is that the air bags may deplore on its own while driving the vehicle or fail to deplore if I am involved in another accident. Also I can't understand how a impact across the full front of the vehicle while traveling 35 MPH did not set the air bag off, when it is my understanding they should have deploed at 7 to 15 MPH. I feel there is a problem with the senor and air bag system on this vehicle that chrysler is not acknowleging. I ask that the federal safety agency investigate this problem on my behalf.

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Airbags · 39,500 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision on the driver side, at an impact of 25-30 MPH. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained some injury but was not transported to the local hospital.

Filed May 4, 2004 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

During a t-bone collision, the side air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Airbags · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Airbags did not deploy during a six car pile up, our vehicle was the fifth, we rear ended the vehicle in front of us and then we were rear ended by the vehicle behind us. Despite wearing seatbelts the passenger hit the windshield because the air bag did not deploy on impact.