Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Nissan 200SX

Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Nissan 200SX. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/1998

While making a turn at approximately 5-10 mp the rear wheel rolled over the curve which caused both air bags to deploy. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal condition.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/1998

While driving about 5-10mph, the back tire hit the curb, resulting in the deployment of the airbags . The driver sustained minor injuries. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/1997

While at a stop vehicle was hit in the rear by a Dodge van. This caused vehicle to crash into the rear of vehicle in front, which was also stopped. There was no deployment of air bags. The vehicle was totalled. Consumer also struck a deer resulting in $3900 in damage yet neither frontal air bag deployed.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/28/1996

Driving about 25mph when suddenly air bags on driver's and passenger's sides deployed for unknown reason.


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