Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

13 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2012

The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when she crashed into a cow. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during the crash. The contact suffered injuries to the right shoulder and right leg. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2002

While driving an accident occurred, and air bags did not deploy, also the seat belt malfunctioned, there was one injury.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2001

Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and slid into a patch of black ice, losing control of vehicle. Then, ran into a guardrail and another motorist. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy. One person was injured in the accident.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2000

Accident on 11-08-2000 wet surface, upon apply abs brakes the vechile sled into intersection striking a gravel truck suffering approx. $ 9,000 in damage Jeep was struck on the left front and took the entire front clip off, but the airbags did not deploy, at what speed are the bags suppose to deploy, and is this a factory defect?.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision at appoximately40 mph of impact, and both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer / manufacturer notified.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Brake master cylinder does not work properly, causing excessive wear of rotors and pads which may cause extended braking distance. Common problem. Also, vehicle was bought used, and prevouisly was in a frontal collision, and airbags did not deploy. Please provide further information.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

While driving in wet conditions the consumer lost braking power, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle. Air bag did not deploy. Please provide further details.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/10/1998

Consumer was in a crash. While driving 35mph a vehicle ran a red light and broadsided the driver's side of a Chevrolet pickup. Driver's air bag failed to deploy.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/11/1997

When brakes are applied they would vibrate. Power steering belt not working properly. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired brakes & steering belt. Was going upan incline & applied brakes lightly. Vehicle pulled to left. Emergency brake failed. Hit phone pole. Air bags did not deploy. Taken vehicle back to dealer.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/07/1997

Was making a left turn onto the freeway; another vehicle ran a red light; then hit front of Jeep which went into a spin; it jumped a curb & knocked down 1 pole. Upon impact with pole, the air bags never deployed. Driver suffered some injuries.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/03/1997

Consumer was involved in 60 mph front-end collision in which the driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, causing occupants to sustain injuries. Please give further details.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was hit from the rear at 75 mph in which the vehicle became airborne the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy, nor did the seat belts retract, causing the occupants serious injuries. Please give any further details.


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