Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1996 Buick Regal. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, wen the front driver side air bag deployed inadvertently without impact to the vehicle. The contact sustained abrasions to the left forearm. The vehicle was driven with caution to his residence. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 182,000. Updated 10/20/10 updated 10/26/jb.
Consumer cranked the engine and driver's side airbag deployed. Vehicle did not have any contact with any object. Airbag explosion caused minor injuries to consumer.