Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
In arear end collision with another truck neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving on a two-lane highway travelling 45mph, and 2 cars ahead, another vehicle was making sudden a turn, consumer slammed on brakes, and rear ended vehicle in front. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed.
Driving at least 30 mph hit telephone post head-on, but only passenger's airbag deployed. Driver's side did not deploy, causing very serious injuires.
During collision driver's air bag did not inflate properly resulting in injury to consumer (chest).
During collision driver's air bag did not inflate properly resulting in injury to consumer (chest). Mjs.
Violent deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a crash, resulting in injuries.