Mitsubishi Montero no deployment problems

Filed Mar 31, 2020 · Airbags · PR · crash

Tl* takata recall. The contact called on behalf of her mother, the driver of a 1999 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the driver crashed into a mountain at a unknown speed and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the driver passed away upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact stated the police deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated she received the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v035000 (air bags) 3 years after the failure was experienced. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *dt*jb*dt

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she swerved to avoid hitting an object on the roadway and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over three times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to both arms. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Airbags · 230,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owned a 1994 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when she stopped at a red light a vehicle crashed into the rear end her vehicle. The crash caused her to crash into a vehicle in front of her. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact hit her head but was unable to give specific details regarding the head injury. The contact was taken to the hospital for a broken ankle, head trauma and was also placed in intensive care due to the head trauma. The police stated that if the air bag would have deploy the contact could have avoided a serious injury. The contact called the manufacturer and explained what happened with the air bag; however, they have not responded. The manufacturer should responsible for the air bags not deploying. The failure mileage was 230,000. Updated 03/08/11 *bf updated 12/14/11 *cn added picture updated 12/18/13 *bf updated 12/18/13

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

I was operating a 2003 mitsubishi montero when I rear ended a mercury mountaineer and projected it into 2 other vehicles...... Heavy damage to the front end of my montero, however, my driver side air bag did not go off. I was projected into the steering column and then my head went through the windshield.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 55,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated that an accident occurred while driving 32 MPH and the seatbelt did not restrain and the air bag did not deploy. A police report was taken a the scene of the accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however the dealer has not determined the cause of the problem.

Filed Jun 14, 2006 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision while driving at 70mph and the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered minor bruising in the collision, and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the problem.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · AR · crash · 3 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph a deer was struck with the front end of the vehicle. While applying brake pressure the vehicle began to gain speed, spun around, veered off the road and rolled over four times in a ditch. The air bags did not deploy in the accident. The air bag warning light was not illuminated prior to the crash. There were three occupants in the vehicle all of which were wearing seat belts. The contact was six months pregnant and received injuries during the accident. The police were alerted and a report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled, but has not been inspected to determine why the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a three vehicle pile up. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained major head injuries, and passenger broke his shoulder.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · NC · crash

While driving at 45 MPH in the rain a deer ran in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer swerved to avoid the deer and went into a ditch. Front of the vehicle struck a metal pole in a driveway and flipped over several times. Seat belts were worn at the time of the collision, but air bags did not deploy.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Airbags · TX · crash

While driving 50 MPH a deer ran in front of the vehicle and was hit. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver lost control of vehicle, it skidded into a guard rail, and flipped over before rolling down a hill. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was totaled by the insurance company.