2007 Jeep Wrangler: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. While driving at 10 MPH, the brakes failed without warning as a result, the contact collided with another vehicle. No injuries occurred and a police report was not filed. A few weeks later, while driving at 20 MPH and approaching a red light, the brake system failed again without warning. On one occasion, the contact collided with the vehicle in front of her and experienced front end damage. The air bags did not deploy upon collision. No injuries were sustained by either driver, no medical attention was needed. A police report was filed which stated that the failure was due to a defective brake line which caused brake failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle regarding the brake line, however, the contact did not have the VIN available to verify the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. *dt

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. While making a left turn, another vehicle collided with the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The passenger side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left ankle and the driver sustained bruises. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then to an auto body shop for repairs. In addition, the passenger seat belt warning indicator randomly chimed and illuminate. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v290000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was unknown. - (recall related incident) ts

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Airbags · 122,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 jeep wrangler. While driving 45 MPH, the contact drove off the edge of the road. The contact attempted to correct the issue and over steered. As a result, the vehicle rolled over. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were minor injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Airbags · 103,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

I was driving my 2007 jeep wrangler sahara and was involved in an accident. I struck the rear end of another vehicle while traveling approximately 30 MPH. There was extensive front end damage to my vehicle and damage to the vehicle I hit. The final total for repairs of my jeep were approximately $13,000. The airbag did not deploy in my vehicle causing me to hit my wrist against the the steering wheel and I suffered a moderate wrist injury that still bothers me months later. I would think with $13,000 worth of damage it would be sufficient enough to get the airbag to deploy but it did not. I believe the injuries I suffered could have been avoided if the airbag was deployed. ...updated 08/27/15 *bf updated 12/7/2015

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

I was slowing while I was approaching a red light. The light turned green and I began my right turn. At this point, the front wheels wobbled and the steering tightened, taking me into the path of an oncoming vehicle (2010 ford f-150) slowing to a stop for his red light. Upon impact, the seat belt (in use at the time) failed to actuate and the airbags failed to deploy, the driver's seat moved forward, throwing me into the steering wheel and windshield. I sustained a minor head laceration and impact trauma to the right chest. The combine speed of the crash was approximately 25-30 miles per hour. A passenger in the other vehicle was treated and released from the local hospital.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 62,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. While driving 35 MPH another vehicle crashed into his vehicle head on. The contact stated that the vehicle had damages to the front end and the air bag did not deploy. Two passengers were injured. One passenger had injuries to his left arm and leg. The other passenger had injuries to her leg. A police report was filed. The contact stated that medical personnel and the fire department arrived on the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 01/14/11 *bf the consumer also stated in 2008 the speed control sensor failed updated 04/04/11

Filed Jul 7, 2009 · Airbags · 33,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler sahara (na). The front passenger side of the vehicle was crashed by a motorist who failed to yield at a traffic light. The driver's side frontal air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his face. The manufacturer stated that based on the vehicle traveling 45 MPH and the location of the impact, the air bag would not have deployed. The failure and current mileages were 33,000.