Front Air Bag problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner

Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2002

Owner was driving 20mph when another vehicle traveling at 60mph hit consumer's vehicle on driver's side, neither airbag deployed. Driver suffered injuries and was hospitalized. Manufacturer notified.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2001

While at a complete stop consumer was rear ended by a 18 wheeler truck, and was pushed into vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags did not go off. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2000

Consumer was traveling about 25mph on the two lane highway. There were some pedesttrians on side on the shoulders . There was a vehicle in-front of consumer, and no lights on at all. Consumer hit vehicle from behind. Dual airbag didn't go off, and seat belts didn't retract. Her daughter went through windshield and into steering wheel. There were 2 injuries.


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