Loss of control while driving 70-73 MPH. Vehicle went into a rollover crash, and neither air bags deployed. *ak consumer states that this incident resulted in the death of her daughter.
1999 Mercury Mountaineer airbags complaints
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Airbag light came on. Computer read the wiring harness was faulty and had to be replaced. *ak the consumer states that the air bag light had come on. The manual indicates that the vehicle must be serviced immediately. When the vehicle was serviced, the service writer made it clear that this is a common problem. The factory harness indicates there is a problem with the head rest air bag only. (there isn't one) now the consumer is forced to replace the factory wire harness with a re-engineered harness that sends the computer the proper information.
Airbag light comes on, flashes goes off, comes back on. Dealer recognizes problem and has designed a robust electrical harness replacement but refuses to cover costs. This re-desing of the electrical system for the proper functioning of the airbag restraint systems was first recognized by the manufacturer in 1999, the date of the vehicle. The federal safety agency bulletin number is sb610933. Please help!!! This is a serious safety issue and concern for not only myself but the saftey of my children.
After starting vehicle air bag light failed to turn off. Would remain on continuously while vehicle is being operated. Would flash a code first when light comes on. Been to dealer twice & mechanic could not locate cause of problem.
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