Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2003 Nissan Altima

I was on my way to work on 412 in between salem ar and viola ar when my passages back wheel welds broke, which caused me to loose control of my vehicle. Which caused me to drive through a fence and hit a tree. And that's when my air bags did not deploy.

There was an initial right passenger door impact, and front bumper impact by a hit and run driver. Followed by a cement barrier impact on the drivers door and front left bumper. The final impact was via a palm tree placed at 20 feet by cal trans on the 101 freeway south bound oxnard, CA at rose avenue exit. The final impact occurred on the front left bumper. Front left quarter panel, and left front drivers door. Chemistry professor joe david escobar, jr. Was killed. The air bag failed to deploy. The car was well maintained with no structural damage prior to this accident, no electrical problems, and no mechanical problems. The tires and brakes were new with well known brand names. The air bags failure to deploy contributed to my husbands death as he died of a head injury.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle suddenly crashed into the rear of the proceeding vehicle. The police and ambulance were notified. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries sustained to both vehicle occupants. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 136,000. Updated 10/29/09 air bag failed to deploy at 40 mph. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 10/29/09.

Air bags failed to deploy on my 2003 Nissan Altima serious body damage sustained; to my neck, a large fist size lump on the right side of my skull, severe left shoulder and back pain, a bruised forehead and altered vision in my right eye; frequently episodes of dizziness and headaches. My sister; who was a front seat passenger lost consciousness doing the accident and sustained similar injuries as the air bags did not deploy to prevent protection needed from the dashboard and windshield . I am in shock that the air bags did not work properly. Now suffering from acute traumatic stress disorder, altered sleep patterns, increased hypertension and anxiety. Remain under care of private doctor. My car with 20,054 miles was total by insurance appraiser.

(1) car was backed into by a heavy truck, weighing over 2 tons. The impact was at a speed of approximately 15 mph. Car was at rest, the offending vehicle was in motion. (2) the 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5s was severely hit. Car was violently hit and has suffered extensive front end damage to the bumper, fenders, grille and back into the radiator, alternator and other belts. Both the driver side and passenger side airbags failed to deploy. I was hit into the steering wheel. Had there been a passenger, they too would have been hurt. (3) car is in the care of the towing company, waiting the inspection of the claims adjuster of the offending party.

Airbags did not deploy during a collision.