Vehicle was in 2 severe head on collisions, and air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained injuries as a result of the second accident, and major frontal damage occurred. *ak the first incident occurred when the consumer slid on wet pavement and hit the vehicle in front. The other vehicle sustained a cracked bumper and the consumer put scratches on theirs. The second incident involved the consumer hitting someone in the rear and did $6000. Dollars worth of damages to their own vehicle. The bumper was pushed back, both headlights were cracked, driver side fender dented and the hood was pushed back a couple of feet. The consumer's brother and friend both had similar accidents and the air bag deployed and slower speeds of impact.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero airbags complaints
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Consumer was turning a corner and both airbags went off. Drivers side airbag whent off in her face. Dealership was aware of problem. Vehicle had to be towed.
No deployment of frontal air bags when vehicle was hit in front from side by a jeep cherokee. Shoulder belt did not restraint driver and driver hit the steering wheel.
Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision at 40mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Manufacturer will be notified.*ak one person was injured in accident.
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