Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

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

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2006

The passenger side air bag deployed without warning. There was no impact to the vehicle. Car was being passed by a truck causing some air turbulence but no impact.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2005

1996 Buick Park Avenue, the ignition was on and the vehicle was in park the consumer had just stepped out of the vehicle. Within 3 minutes after the consumer had stepped out of the vehicle the front drivers side air bag deployed, on June 15, then on June 20 the vehicle was just turned on and the consumer had just shifted into drive when the front passenger side air bag deployed.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2005

While slowing down to a red light driver's side airbag deployed inadvertently. Dealer stated water got into the airbag module which was normal. Driver sustained cuts and bruises on his right arm.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2005

While slowing down at a red light driver's side airbag deployed inadvertently. Dealer stated water got into the airbag module which was normal. Driver sustained cuts and bruises to his right arm.


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