Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1997 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/25/1998

While driving 30-35 mph the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide into vehicle ahead. The front end of vehicle was smashed, and the there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's side air bags. The weather was sunny and dry at the time of the crash. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while traveling 40 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.


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