2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · KY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to 85 MPH without warning. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The contact shifted the vehicle into the neutral position and it stopped abruptly. As a result of the stop, the vehicle went into an embankment, flipped down a hill, and landed in another embankment. As the vehicle flipped, the dash panel detached and struck the contact. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while merging off the roadway, another car crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained broken ribs, lacerations to the left hand and ear, a back injury and a head injury that required medical attention. In addition, the front seat passenger sustained a head injury that required surgery and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 104,073 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection, a heavy truck crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not hold the contact in place. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed and she suffered injuries to her head, neck and other parts of her body. There was a police report if needed. The manufacturer was notified and advised her to contact the insurance company. The failure mileage was 104,073.

Filed Dec 6, 2008 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · NJ · crash

My husband was driving on rt 80 it was raining out he was cut off by another vehicle. He lost control of the truck and hit every side of the truck into the dividers. The airbags never deployed. The truck was a total loss. No other vehicle was involved and there is an accident report.

Filed Nov 26, 2008 · Airbags · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. While driving 30 MPH and approaching a stop, the contact crashed into a telephone pole and a stop sign. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact was wearing his seat belt at the time. The manufacturer has not yet been notified, but a police report was filed and the insurance company was called. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The contact sustained neck injuries and major abrasions on his right arm, back, and head. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

While sitting at a traffic light and waiting for the light to change vehicle behind hit consumer's vehicle, and consumer's vehicle hit vehicle in front, causing a chain reaction. Driver side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained back injuries. He went to the hospital the next day.