Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring

I was going down 250 at 40 mph and a woman stopped in front of me not giving me enough time to stop and I rear-ended her. The front drivers side was smashed and the airbag did not deploy. I was taking to the emergency room with injury to my back and head.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, the cruise control and horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to a defective clock spring and could result in the air bags not properly deploying. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. There was a technical service bulletin, item number 082700, pertaining to the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. While driving at 55 mph, the contact crashed into an animal. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While stopped at a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by an SUV. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. Two people were injured and had to be transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact believes that the impact was great enough for the airbags to have deployed. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

- the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While driving at 30 mph the contact's vehicle crashed into the passenge's r door of a 2001 Dodge ram. The air bags did not deploy during the crash. The manufacturer stated that the crash did not create the longitudinal back to front deceleration necessary to deploy air bag. The onboard computer report stated that the air bags were operational. The crash destroyed the vehicle. The current mileage was 85000 . Updated 04/12/07.

My wife was in a frontal crash with enough impact to nearly push the engine into the passenger compartment. The car was totaled by the insurance company. The air bags never deployed. I believe this was defective equipment or design. I do have digital pictures that show the extent of damage.

Driver was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Caller said 3 times her air bag light come on, and had it fixed twice. She did not remember the first time. The second time was in August 2004 ,and the last time was on July 24, 2005. Caller's vehicle was involved in an accident on July 14, 2005. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy, and the air bag light was not on. Dealer was not contacted yet. Manufacturer said warranty expired.

While driving approximately 30 mph brake pedal fell apart, causing vehicle to hit a temporary concrete wall in a construction zone. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries to the head and arms. The rubber grip on the brakes popped off when brakes were applied. Consumer noted the air bags were a design flaw since they didn't deploy even though there are two sensors. Vehicle has been repaired. (father on behalf on son).

Driver's airbag did not deploy in front end collision.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision while driving at 20 mph and the front air bags did not deploy. There was no indication or warning that there was a problem with the air bags before the collision.