Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Not my vehicle. Vehicle was involved in a traffic collision and the driver's airbag deployed. A fire broke out in the steering column after deployment. There was no apparent damage to the passenger section of the vehicle from the mild to moderate crash. Driver escaped apparent injury. This is the first fire resulting from an airbag deployment of which I am aware. This is an important life safety issue. L. A. Co. F. D. Incident report # 00-055018.
Consumer went to park vehicle ,going less 5 mph and accidently crashed into a wall. No damage to vehicle . Dual airbags deployed, causing face injuries.
Consumer's vehicle bumped another vehicle at 5 mph and caused both air bags to deploy. Driver's hand received minor abrasins. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further details.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision, hitting a deer in which the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, causing injuries to the occupants.