Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Eight problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2004

While driving at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained face, head, neck and shoulder injuries. A police report was filed.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2002

While driving at 35mph, vehicle was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Vehicle totalled, one person was injured.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2002

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 30 mph, and neither air bags deployed. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/1999

No deployment of airbags during 55 mph front end collison which resulted in total property damage.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/11/1998

Was traveling approximately 35mph & had a head-on collision with another vehicle after it pulled in front. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Vehicle was not entirely totaled. There were no injuries.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

During frontal impact accident no deployment of both air bags.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

When driving 30-35 mph frontal impact occurred, neither air bag deployed,. Dealer contacted, sent a representative that stated no problem with air bags. Investigation pending. Provide further information.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/17/1997

In drive-through; vehicle idling & in park; shifted into gear & heard engine rev up; vehicle suddenly accelerated & hit parked semi truck. Neither air bags deployed. Engine pushed to firewall & driver's/passenger's doors damaged severely. Vehicle totaled.




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