This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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1) no indication prior to event 2) all 3 passenger side airbags deployed simultaneously at 70 mph with no provocation. No exterior damage to vehicle. No disruption in the road surface. No personal injuries resulted. Car has been unusable while waiting for response from manufacturer. 3) vehicle was towed to a dealer and inspected by: Insurer, dealer, regional office of manufacturer. No cause has been determined. No action has occurred for repair or replacement. Manufacturer has been unforthcoming in disclosure of information on progress of customer assistance care (cac) file.
: the contact stated, when the ignition was turned to start the vehicle, the right front and side airbags deployed. The air bags also deployed in the rear seats, where children were located. When the vehicle was towed to the service dealer, it was determined that the battery under the rear passenger seat had exploded, causing the air bag deployment. One injury was reported.
Consumer stated that passenger side rear door was opened to let some people in vehicle. Air bag in the door prematurely deployed. He said this happened before passenger could stand from exiting the vehicle. Also, what frightened consumer was that it happened moments before consumer was on the highway traveling at about 70 mph.
- Brentwood, TN, USA
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- Holtville, CA, USA