Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable

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

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/23/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1999

While traveling 50mph a tire had blownout, vehicle hit guardrail twice. Front end smashed. Dual air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Driver received 6 broken ribs & some brusies. Vehicle towed to repair shop.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While making a turn another vehicle impacted the right side of consumer's vehicle at unknown speed. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, and driver's seat belt was cut in half. Driver was projected inside the vehicle and sustained injuries.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving at speed limit and suddenly steering failed, vehicle lost control and skidded 360 degrees, resulting in a head-on collision. Both air bags failed to deploy.


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