Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2004

While driving 35 mph vehicle collided with a tree. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and dealer was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2000

While driving at approximately 25 mph and after applying brakes rearended a mid-sized truck. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2000

Was traveling about 30-35 mph when consumer's vehicle hit another automobile head-on, and air bags did not deploy. Impact also caused seat belts not to retract. Consumer was slightly injuried.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/22/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60mph, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.


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