Air bags did not deploy on our 1999 mercury sable [xxx] after an accident. The front of our car hit the side of a mini-van with enough force to tip the mini-van over. Police estimated we were traveling at 30 MPH. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1999 Mercury Sable: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 258 complaints about the 1999 Mercury Sable describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph, the vehicle was involved in a front impact collision and the airbags did not deploy. Although both occupants were wearing seatbelts, the buckle assembly did not lock resulting in forward motion, which caused the occupants to strike the dash panel area. Minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle had moderate damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
While traveling 40 MPH vehicle was involved in crash. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
Consumer was involved in a 30 MPH side impact collision in which the driver and passenger front airbags failed to deploy. Consumer's vehicle was not equipped with side airbags, however the front airbag sensors should have been triggered because side of vehicle was smashed. Dealer has been contacted. *ak one person was injured in the accident.
Consumer was traveling at approximately 65 MPH under rainy conditions when vehicle impacted a concrete embankment, sloping concrete under an overpass. Frontal air bags failed to deploy. Dealership has not examined vehicle, and no determination for this defect has been made. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street and another vehicle suddenly stopped. Applied brakes , and brakes didn't stop vehicle. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of incident.
While traveling 55 MPH consumer ran into a dump truck, and air bags did not deploy.
Veicle involved in front collision with a 35-40 MPH impact due to failure of brakes. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, which could have caused injuries. Please provide further information.
While driving on highway at 55 MPH, suddenly steering wheel went out of control to the right, causing vehicle to do a 180 degree turn, then rolled over two complete turns. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1999 Mercury Sable no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Mercury Sable?
9 of 258 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercury Sable (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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