Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Five problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2002

While driving 20 mph an accident occurred and air bags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2002

While accelerating from a stop, heading east, another vehicle driving approximately 45 mph, heading north, crashed into front of consumer's car. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this crash, and there were no injuries to report. Vehicle has not been examined to determine a cause for problem with air bags. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2000

Was driving approximately 75mph when a deer jumped in front of vehicle. Upon impact with deer, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle towed to body shop. While at body shop for repairs, mechanic could not find location of air bag sensors. Found wiring harness for air bags. 1 injury. No emergency room treatment.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/06/1999

My airbag did not deploy with a 45 mph front crash.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/04/1998

Consumer was driving on the road at 25 mph on normal road conditions when suddenly had to apply brakes. Brakes failed to operate properly which caused vehicle to hit the rear of the vehicle in front. Both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.


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