Front Air Bag problems of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus

Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/09/1999

With brake pedal depressed, vehicle went from park to reverse and suddenly accelerated. Consumer pressed very hard on brake pedal and stopped vehicle. Vehicle then went to drive and suddenly accelerated forward crashing into house. Consumer braked again and air bags deployed.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/09/1999

Vehicle was in park and went into reverse and consumer had foot on brake pedal when vehicle suddenly accelerated and kept going. Consumer stepped real hard on the brakes and vehicle stopped. Also, driver's air bag deployed.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/29/1999

While driving 20 mph or less vehicle went over a curb which caused a passenger's tire blow out. Also, driver's and passenger's airbags deployed, and the occupant sustained serious injuries. Dealer stated that tire blowout caused the airbag deployment. Please provide further information.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus

Front Air Bag problems
3
Air Bag On-off Switch problems
1


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