Front Air Bag Problems of Mazda 626 - part 1

We had just bought my 1997 Mazda 626 from a family member and had only had it about 3 weeks. My mother in law had used my car and was coming down the drive and hit a pot hole when the air bags deployed hitting her in the face and busting the windshield. She had to be taken to the hospital for injuries sustained due to the airbags deploying. I then went online where I saw that Mazda had a recall on my car model. I called Mazda and they said there was nothing they could do, that I would have to contact my insurance company. Due to this being an older vehicle I have only liabilty insurance. The car continues to set in the same state as the day the airbags deployed, unable to be driven.

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This is my concern I was riding with someone and we had a crash going 80 mph. The car hydro plain off the highway hitting the guard rail. I believe at that speed the airbags should have came out but they did not, I myself had major neck and back pains my head hitting the side window. I just want to know why this airbag did not come out and it's bothering me because I could have been severely hurt or killed thank god I walk out. The car was 99 Mazda 626. This car impact with the guard rail 3 times before stopping. I don't understand, can you help with this or should I report this to consumers. Thanks. . .

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I was driving on 131 north about 75-80 mph and my airbags (both sides) deployed. There is no damage and I did not hit anything. I received burns on my nose, on my lips, sprained jaw, bloody nose, burns on my wrist, and facial scrapes and contusions. The passenger side started to smoke, and wouldn't stop until the airbag was removed.

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On Sunday afternoon, October 8, 2006, I was driving locally to visit a friend in a new home. I had just turned off a busy thoroughfare onto a side road when a huge explosion went off in my face. I was traumatized and blinded at first- all I knew was that I couldn't see, and had been hit in the face with a tremendous force--I immediately thought I had been in a collision, but could not figure out where another car could have come from--I was able to stop the car, undo my seat belt and get out of the smokey interior--a woman driving behind me pulled up and helped me to the curb, saying "get away from the car!" since it looked as if it was going to explode! she called the rescue squad, and they inspected my injuries, which were mainly facial bruising and scrapes--asked me if I wanted to be taken to the hospital, and I refused, signing a paper that said that I refused--my friend came down the street after I called her, and brought me a bag of ice to put on my face. I was greatly shaken, and stayed at her home for the afternoon, and then drove slowly the short distance home with the bag taped up -- I was told to not let anyone sit in the passengers seat since that air bag might deploy also at any time! my insurance company said it would not cover the expenses of repairing the airbag.

Black ice car exited the road, hit a tree, the air bags did not inflate.

While driven at 55 mph both front air bags deployed inadvertently. Previous to air bag deployment there was no light indication. Dealership was notified and denied any help.

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While driving 40 mph dual air bags deployed inadvertently and shattered the vehicle windshield.

While driving at 40 mph, and with no warning both front air bags deployed.

2000 Mazda 626 was involved in a front end accident (30 mph) which resulted in totaled car. Aig bag deployment was faulty and delayed. A stream of dark fumes sprayed onto drivers arm. Bag deployed in stages ,and was not in full deployment until after driver was out of car!.

When getting into the car air bags deployed without cause, causing injuries and damage.

While driving at 35 mph struck another vehicle that was backing out of a driveway. Front end of car hit right rear side of the other vehicle. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Maxda has been contacted. Consumer felt airbags should have deployed.

Front collision at 35 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered head and chest injuries. Damage to vehicle unknown.

While driving front air bags deployed without being in an accident, causing minor injuries to driver, and major injuries to front and back passenger.

The consumer is concern because the vehicle flipped and the interior air bag didn't deploy at all. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 45 mph and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Front impact crash at 30 mph, and neither airbag deployed, damage $ 2200.

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Both airbags deployed when consumer went over a bump in road at about 15 mph, windshield cracked when airbags deployed.

Recall 98v249 000/air bag deployment: while traveling at 40 mph vehicle ran over something which caused both air bags to deploy. Vehicle went out of control and landed in a ditch. Also, there was damage to windshield/ hood and bumper. Manufacturer was not notified at this time.

After air bag deploymentchemical from the air bag causes consumer upper respiratory problems, such as shortness of breath, dizziness and rapid heart beat. Seeking help from NHTSA to locate type of chemical used in that air bag. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter .

Passenger's airbag deployed unexpectedly when vehicle was rear ended. A recall has been issued on the vehicle; however, owner notification was not received.

Consumer was pulling out of a parking space heard noise that sounded like a gun shot. Consumer then noticed that both airbags had deployed.

Vehicle experienced false deployment of both passenger and driver airbag while driving (no accident or warning). Mjs.

While driving through a green light consumer was involved in an accident which resulted in servere injury. However, both airbags experienced no deployment which could have prevented injury.

On 15 Jan 99, consumer received a manufacturer's recall notice concerning Mazda/air bag deployment / NHTSA recall # 98v-249000. Consumer made an appointment for 20th. Jan 99. On the 16 Jan 99, vehicle hit a pothole at approximately 40 mph which caused the air bags to deploy on both sides. Notified manufacturer, and informed consumer that they are not responsible.

Steering failed, causing vehicle to lose control, resulting in a collision. No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags upon impact.

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle hit a pothole and the airbags deployed. The dealer and the manufacturerr has been notofied. 535819, posted on 03-Nov-98.

Non deployment of driver's/passener's airbags during a collision,resulting in injuries to driver. Also vehicle was totaled.

While driving, without vehicle collision occurring, the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, cause unknown. Consumer states dealer informed him that consumer hit a pot hole causing deployment of air bags and that it was normal.

During normal operating conditions and no inclement weather inadvertent dual air bag deployment had arisen. Consequence: facial and neck burns, as well as neck/back injuries.

Ea-97012; going about (10) mph hit another vehicle in the rear and both air bags deployed, causing injuries to the driver's and passenger's face. The windshield was also broken by the air bags. The vehicle is being repaired.

Air bags deployed while driving on highway without warning. No frontal damage on vehicle.

When vehicle was involved in a front-end collision ,the front end was destroyed, travling about (35) mph, there was no deployment of air bags. Vehicle is being repaired .

Hit pothole while driving and airbags deployed.

No deployment of air bag during accident, resulting in injuries.

Vehicle hit a manhole cover that was a few inches above surface of road; airbag deployed, shattered windshield; caused personal injury; speed 20 to 25 mph.