Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1996 Buick Lesabre

Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2019

While at a complete stop on a city street behind a city bus which was loading passengers with no collision or contact, the passenger side airbag deployed. The airbag caused burns to the passenger's hand and both knees. It also caused deep contusions on the left knee, causing difficulties with walking.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2004

While driving 30 mph passenger's side air bag deployed inadvertently.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1996

Hit a deer and the driver's side air bag deployed but passenger's side air bag deployed and hit passenger in the leg .


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