Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1996 Mazda 626

Five problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2002

While traveling about 65 mph on the highway the consumer apply his brakes to avoid another motorist. And the driver side air bag didn't deploy please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2000

I was on my way to work at 5:45 p. M. And as I was going over a set of railroad tracks at 15 miles per hour the driver's side and passenger side air bags deployed. I received an abrasion on my cornea in my left eye, a rash and scrapes on my left cheek, a scrape above my left eyelid, and some hearing loss in my left ear. I have been out of work for a week and a day so far. I have been seeing an eye doctor since the night of this incident and he has told me that he doesn't know when I'll be able to go back to work. I'm losing wages from both of my jobs.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/22/1999

Vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle, traveling about 25 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side or the passenger's side air bags. Front end damage totalled $3,000. 00. Vehicle is being repaired. Please provide any further information.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Driving on smooth pavement abs light comes on. Was taken to dealer 4 times, dealer cannot find problem. Changed airbag's main controller/replaced right side airbag.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

While driving vehicle hit pothole , causing deployment of both driver's and passeger's side airbags, resulting in cracked windshield.


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