Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Mazda 626

While driving 30 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision which caused a chain reaction. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver and two other passengers sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

On stated date, I was rearended on highway. Air bags did not deploy, however back part of drivers seat broke. It was found completely horizontal at end of impact. Mazda said it was built to do that for safety reasons! tow truck operator, auto body employees have never heard or seen such a "safety feature. " due to this defect in seat mechanism,I sustained back injuries that continue to this day. I have kept the broken seat track. I would like to have it checked out. If Mazda designed the seat back to break on impact as a safety factor, it has failed me quite drastically!!.

Consumer was in an accident with another car on 17 Dec 98, and air bags did not deploy. Also, passenger's seat belt inertia device did not lock. Failure of passenger's seat belt allowed passenger to be thrown forward, striking legs in dash and head hitting windshield. Consumer sustained alot of bruising and swelling, but did not suffer serious injury. Also, driver had some bruising and cuts. Both are undergoing physical therapy.