Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 GEO Prizm

Seven problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 GEO Prizm. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2005

The contact stated while traveling at 60 mph the contact's vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle. It was a frontal impact. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The vehicle was totaled.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2005

On 4/19/05 I was in an accident with my 97 Geo prism. The vehicle air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to operate correctly causing me to hit the steering wheel and dash causing severe injury to myself and minor passengers in the vehicle. I originally filed complaint through my attorney kenneth miller, jr. Baton rouge, la. I want to settle this case ASAP.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2005

During an accident the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt equipment failed to lock. Everyone inside the vehicle sustained some type of injury (Geo Prizm). Updated 12/22/05.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2001

A frontal collision with a pontiac vehicle in which both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/20/1999

While driving 50 mph the vehicle hit a deer at a frontal impact which caused serious damage to front end. Driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant. Please provide further information.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1997

Vehicle was totaled from running into a wall and guardrail at 60mph, and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph when it was broadsided by another vehicle that had run a stop sign with front end. Dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained muscle injuires.


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