The driver side airbag ruptured. I was driving down a1a in hallandale beach, fl. Three lanes of traffic had just merged to two and traffic was flowing perfect going 25 MPH. The car that was two in front of me stopped dead for no reason causing the car in front of me to stop. I hit my brakes but couldn't stop in time and rear ended the other car. There was a loud explosion and the next thing I remember I was sitting in my car staring at the center of my steering console. The airbag was no where to be seen. The airbag has completely dislodged from the steering column. After searching for it I found it between the drivers door and the seat. It has caused cuts and burns on both of my arms as well as the left side of my face. The emt's told me I was lucky I had large glasses on as they probably kept me from getting hit in the eye. I also am suffering from hearing problems since the explosion of the airbag. My right hear has partial hearing with moderate ringing and pain, my left ear sounds like I'm sitting in a field of crickets. It makes horrible cracking and shrill whistling sounds. I am going to see my ear doctor tomorrow. The rest of me is sore but ok. I think this issue needs to be looked at as there was definitely too much pressure in the airbag. I have pictures of the steering column showing how the airbag was gone except a small piece of you need them. I am going to see my car later today and am hoping to get the airbag to keep in case you need it. Also, the car is registered in my husband's name [xxx] just for you fyi. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2005 Mazda MAZDA6 airbags complaints
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Swerved to avoid hitting a deer. Car spun out of control and hit the center divide of the highway head on. Drivers front airbag did not deploy. Car was totaled.
2005 mazda 6 involved in a rollover accident. *kb the consumer stated his wife an daughter were in the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The consumers wife was injured from the roof caving in and it broke the glass on the windshield.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on rural roads, control of the vehicle was lost and crashed into two trees. The air bags did not deploy however, seatbelts were worn. No injuries were sustained, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the airbag sensors were not triggered. The vehicle was a 2005 mazda 6.
Dt*: the contact owns a 2005 mazda 6. While driving 25 MPH in normal conditions, the left frontal side curtain airbags deployed without incident. The airbag light did not illuminate at any time. There was no crash or obvious road hazard. The contact was wearing a seatbelt, but sustained minor injuries as a result of the airbag deployment. The police were contacted and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for further inspection. *ak the dealership discovered a hole in the plastic cover in the front of the undercarriage, there were also small scratcheson the drivers side rail frame. The impact was most likely from 2 weeks prior. Updated 03/03/06.
Vehicle was in an accident. Owner was driving at approximately 5 MPH while turning at an intersection, the oncoming vehicle was going about 45 MPH, and t-boned the owners vehicle. Upon impact,the side air bags failed to deploy.
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