1994 Volvo 940 airbags problems

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Airbags · 285,633 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 volvo 940. While driving 40 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the seat belt panel as the front driver's side air bag deployed. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 285,633.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Airbags · 152,000 miles · MA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 volvo 940. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side front air bags deployed without warning while stopped at a traffic light. The contact sustained injury to the face. The air bags also fractured the front windshield. A police report was filed of the incident and the vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was neither inspected for the air bag deployment failure or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 152,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Airbags · 220,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 volvo 940. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when the airbags inadvertently deployed. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but were unable to give a diagnosis of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000 and the current mileage was 246,676.

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Airbags · 132,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 volvo 940. After starting the vehicle the drivers side air bag deployed without warrant. She sustained injuries to the left side of her face, a black eye, and injury to her chest. The vehicle was being inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted, and a representative was coming out to inspect the vehicle. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 189,000 miles · CA · crash

1994 volvo 940 sedan was at full stop at a stop light. Car suddenly accelerated (unexplained), causing car to crash into a regular pickup truck. Because of the short distance between the cars, the impact was no more than a 2-2.5 MPH crash as evidenced by minor (really small) bumper fascia indentation and no damage to bumper system whatsoever. Surprisingly, this very minor crash resulted in both the driver and passenger side air bags deploying, resulting in shattering the entire windshield. This very minor crash and the resulting totally unnecessary air bag deployment ($8 -9,000 + cost to replace) has resulted in the insurance company (state farm) declaring the car as a total loss -- along with a relatively low fair market value (due to the 189,000 miles). Car is well-maintained with a life expectancy of another 200,000 + miles (based on a volvo 240 I've owned).

Filed May 14, 2002 · Airbags · VT

Driver's air bag inadvertently deployed while driving 35 MPH.t dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Nov 17, 2000 · Airbags · NY · crash

Vehicle was rear ended and airbags did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 1 injury

Airbags deployed without impact. Car stopped at light. Driver lost control of brake and car impacted at low speed car in front also stoped at light. No damage to van in front, small silver dollar size dent in front bumper 1/4 inch deep (est.) airbag broke windshield and seatbelt was activate and require replacement.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Airbags · KS

Aribag sensor has failed at 49,000 miles, causing airbags to be inoperative in event of accident.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Airbags · NY

While traveling 25-30 MPH and without any indication driver's air bag deployed. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.