Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the driver side curtain airbag deployed without incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The dealership determined an accident did not happened so they were not responsible.
1999 Lincoln Town Car airbags complaints
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We were hit by two vehicles broadside /passenger door the front airbags deployed but the side airbags did not respond.
The air bag check light remains on, which the owner is informed by the owner's manual that the air bag may not deploy in an accident. Manufacturer has been notified by consumer. *nm the light stayed on periodically. Consumer took vehicle back february 2005 because consumer was told there should be some error messages left in the vehilce; however that was not true. *bf
The driver's side front, driver's side impact and passenger front air bags did not deploy during an accident. The only air bag that deployed was the passenger's side impact air bag. *nm (lawyer, david duhigg on behalf of consumer)
Consumer noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an]d mechanic determined that side air bags needed to be replaced due to faulty air bags.
The consumer was involved in an accident and the driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak the consumer's vehicle was hit on a slight angle head on when another vehicle crossed the divider into oncoming traffic. The vehicle came to rest in a ditch. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The consumer sustained a broken ankle in 3 places and a hairline crack on the right knee. Also, a cut on the left leg. The driver of the other vehicle was killed as a result of the accident. *ph
While driving, the air bag warning light began flashing. The consumer immediately exited the vehicle because of a prior incident of unnecessary air bag deployment. See odi# 8015319 and 8013707. *ph *scc
The rear side air bag inadvertently deployed. Dealer has been notified. Ph
I have been trying to view the information on my airbag and can't find it feb. 2002 sent to you.
Airbag light was flashing for a few hours, then stopped. Following day while driving passenger's side airbag deployed. Dealer stated computer showed vehicle was in an accident, and warranty would not cover the repairs.
Drivers air bag automatically deployed causing damage to the seat.*ak
While traveling 40-45 MPH another vehicle pulled out and hit consumer's vehicle, resulting in a crash. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.
Consumer stated after turning the ignition on, the vehicles side air bag deployed without warning, releasing powder and chemicals, causing injury to consumer.*ak
While driving 58 MPH another vehicle broadside my vehicle on drivers side door. Upon impact side door seat air bag failed to deploy. Frontal air bags deployed. Driver was knocked sideways towards door and window in vehicle and sustained injuries. Vehicle was totalled.
Airbag light has been on, and consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer said that airbag may not deploy in an accident.
Vehicle was parked with engine off. When started, vehicle went approximately 10-14 feet. Attempted to make a u-turn, and put foot on brake pedal, but there were no brakes. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Put vehicle in park and it continued to travel and hit a parked car in the rear, but continued to travel. Finally vehicle was turned off and it stopped. Upon impact , air bags failed to deploy. Drive rsustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
Vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger frontal and side airbags, the airbag light comes on indicating a problem with the system which wont protect the occupant in event of a crash or it will deploy unexpectedly, resulting in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information.
While sitting and waiting to make a left turn, vehicle was hit on the driver's side. Consumer hit her head, and the air bag didn't deploy.
While driving at 30 MPH another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on driver's side, driver's/passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
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