1994 Geo Prizm airbags problems

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Airbags · 23,902 miles · GA · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo prizm. On february 19, 2009, the driver's side air bag deployed while the contact was turning the vehicle. She suffered second degree burns on her neck, chest, and face. In addition, her nose and finger were swollen. The failure occurred without warning. The contact feels that this is a manufacturer defect and would like the issue investigated. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 23,902.

Filed Feb 18, 2009 · Airbags · 238,975 miles · GA · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo prizm. When the contact placed the key into the ignition, the air bags immediately deployed without warning. She suffered minor injuries and cuts to the left side of her face. Her face was swollen and she complained of a severe burn-like injury to her chest area. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure and current mileages were less than 238,975.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · VA · 1 injury

While driving 45 MPH driver side airbag deployed inadvertently. As a result, driver sustained head and neck lacerations, and temporary loss of hearing in the left ear.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · SC · 1 injury

While driving 25 MPH on flat surface air bag deployed without warning. Driver sustained burn ing face injuries.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · PA

Never informed of recalls for air bag light and driver restraint system. Found recalls on the federal safety agency website. Notified gm, waiting on response.

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · ME · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at 50 MPH vehicle was in a frontal collision. The air bag had a delay deployment upon impact.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · CA

My concern arises from having problem with my air bag sensor. When I took my car into the dealer to have the problem inspected. I was told that the air bag sensor had damaged due to a spill on the console box area where the sensor is located. I then looked into this further by going on line to the federal safety agency and was informed of a recall on my 1994 geo prism VIN#1y1sk5364rz0763 for the same sensor. It also listed how the damaged would be caused word by word to what I was told by the dealer was the problem with my car. The recall listed campaign #96v107000; I then contacted chevrolet in order to get more information. I was told by a representative, that my car VIN# did not come under the recall campaign. I find it very odd that this would be the case. Since what dealer described the problem with my car sensor to matching word to word with the summary listed in the federal safety agency recall notice summary. I have 3 small children and would appreciate your assistance in the investigation of this situation. Sincerely, nora

Filed May 30, 2002 · Airbags · CA · 1 injury

Consumer states when pulling off from a stop the drivers side airbag deployed without warning. Cause is unknown. Consumers face was injured by the airbag. *jb.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle hit a concrete divider on highway at 80 MPH, and neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered bruised ribs. Vehicle was totalled.*ak

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Airbags · TX · crash

While driving at at 55 MPH vehicle hit consumer in front, and none of airbags deployed. While driving vehicle at 50 MPH consumer's vehicle was rear ended, and none of airbags deployed. Please provide any further imformation.