Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/1998

While driving at 50 mhp another vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. When applying the brakes, the consumer pumped the brakes and the vehicle slid into the other vehicle, rearending it. Upon impact, driver's air bag didn't deploy until the consumer hit the steering wheel and broke the biggest sternum bone in her chest. Also, the shoulder belt didn't hold the consumer.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/1997

Consumer driving and suddenly vehicle is out of control, fell into a hole head-on and rolled 3-4 times, all occupants were wearing seat belts. Neither air bag deployed.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1997

Driving approximately 50mph when hit another vehicle directly in the front, neither air bag deployed.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, driver's airbag exploded in driver's face, causing burns on cheek and shearing off cornea on left eye.


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