Consumer drove over an exposed portion of a railroad track at approximately 10 MPH. The driver's front air bag deployed without warning which resulted in the consumer sustaining burns from the deployment chemicals.
1991 Plymouth Acclaim airbags problems
14 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Plymouth Acclaim airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
- Risk
- Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
- Remedy
- Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
Recall number 90V194000 · Recall details
What 1991 Plymouth Acclaim owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was stolen, traveling wet road, approx. 40mph, lost control, hit and broke telephone pole, frontal damage,bent frame, airbag did not deploy, car purchased 3 weeks prior to incident, thief fled scene.
Was going 35mph when another vehicle ran stop sign and hit consumer's vehicle. Acclaim was crossing intersection. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy.
Driver's airbag did not deploy during front end collision. Front end of vehicle hit passenger's side door of another moving vehicle. Vehicle to be inspected by insurance company.
The driver's side airbag deployed and the bag exploded further, injuring the driver.
During frontal crash seat belt didnt lock and airbag didnt deploy. Please describe.
While driving on ice lost control of vehicle and hit utility pole head-on, air bags did not deploy, causing consumer to sustain chest and back injuries.
Applied the brakes and the air bag deployed.
Air bag indicator lights stays on at all times. Consumer has had this problem service (3) times.
Other: air bag problems. (attorney for client) (third vehicle on 503129, 601422, 601428)
Questions about the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim airbags
Does the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, 14% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Plymouth Acclaim airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 90V194000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Acclaim have bad airbags?
The Plymouth Acclaim model years with the most airbags complaints are 1991 (14 complaints), 1990 (13 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints).
Other 1991 Plymouth Acclaim problems
Transmission 13Acceleration 12Engine 11Electrical 10Suspension 10Body 7Seat belts 7Lights 6Brakes 5Fuel system 5Seats 3Visibility 3Steering 2Locks 1
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