Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Toyota Tercel

Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Tercel. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2005

(1) automobile accident while avoiding collision with a deer. Accident caused severe front end damage and bending of the uni-body frame. (2) failure of air-bags to deploy. (3) no corrective actions taken as the vehicle was deemed to be a total loss. Some parts have been disposed of, ie. Assorted trim and the front fenders.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

While driving 45mpph had a head-on collision and driver's air bag deployed and split down the middle, causing serious injuries.


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