Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2002

Airbag failed to deploy on both sides at 35mph while rear ending a van. Tore off bumper with airbag sensors clearly in view airbag light inside of vehicle was not on either.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2002

While driving at 40 mph there was a direct frontal collision, and air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver. The seat belt failed during the accident.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

Consumer had an accident, and air bag did not deploy. In addition, on a 15 mph impact, both hood hinges separated from vehicle and hit windshield.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1997

1) airbag didnt deploy during a right angle (t bone) accident at an intersection . . The driver (me) systained head and face / chest injuries. 2) since new the right rear brake on my non abs car lockes up very easily, and has caused a spin out in several cases, on wet surfaces. A dealer tried to do something, but it has not corrected the problem. Further, when I wrote Mazda customer service hq, they simply said to go back to a dealer for their judgement / action to correct the problem.


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