Vehicle driven by daughter. 45 MPH road. Two (2) vehicles in front of her. 1st vehicle made an abrupt right turn, causing vehicle #2 to abruptly decrease (braking) speed, which cause vehicle #3 (scion) driver to react quickly and brake. During braking, all four (4) wheels locked and vehicle skidded straight forward. Angle of skid shows both wheels sides were straight with an approximate two (2) to three (3) degree angle offset to the right; may be due from curvature of the road. Both skid marks were completely solid and both tracks were in a straight line. Upon front end impact with vehicle #2 in front of the scion, the following issues are of concern: 1. Front driver and front passenger airbags did not deploy. Not know if impact (deceleration) was high enough to activate. However, visual inspection of vertical sensor support beams (both left and right) are significantly displaced and bent. 2. Seat belt restraint system (front - driver and passenger): the seat belt restraint system appeared not to function as designed. According to the driver and passenger, both were wearing their seat belts. Upon impact, the driver's lower body propelled forward and her knees impacted the lower dash assembly. Additionally, her upper body was propelled forward, the seat belt did not lock, and then braced herself with hands and arms to prevent her head from striking the steering wheel. Additionally, the right front passenger experience the same propelling of lower and upper body with out the seat belt locking. He also had to brace himself from striking the dash. Called scion corporation headquarters on 14 september and opened a new case; stating exactly was stated above. Thank you for what your agency does and any assistance you can provide. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6.
2009 Scion XB airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion xb. While the contact was driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH, the opposing vehicle drove through a traffic light which caused a crash to occur. The contact sustained injury to the chest area and neck. A police report was filed. The air bags failed to deploy with the level of impact involved. The front driver side seat belt did not secure the driver during the crash. The vehicle was towed to a collision center to be repaired. An authorized dealer was notified of the failure and the technician stated that the air bags and seat belt functioned properly. The failure mileage was approximately 7,800. Updated 10/20/10 *bf updated 10/21/10
Air bags did not deploy on our 2009 xb release series 6.0. One car was traveling at 45-50 miles and the xb was going at about 15 miles per hour, no air bags deployed. Emergency personnel commented on why the air bags did not deploy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 scion xb. While driving 10 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle traveling 20 MPH. None of the air bags deployed. The contact injured her shoulder and the other driver had minor injuries to his face. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 3,250.
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