Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1996 Volvo 960

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Volvo 960. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2005

The consumer stated that 1996 Volvo 960 vehicle was involved in a crash. While traveling at 40 mph. Upon impact, frontal and side airbags did not deploy. Consumer's vehicle hit a car that did not stop at a stop sign. There were 2 injuries. The consumer contacted Volvo dealership and the manufacturer. The car was totaled. A police and insurance report were taken. Also, there are pictures of the collision.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2000

While driving on highway at 55mph on cruise control, came to a sharp curve and applied brakes. Trying to reduce speed, vehicle lurched forward/faster and hit the curve sign. Upon impact, neither front air bags nor side air bags deployed. Contacted manufacturer.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1996 Volvo 960

Air Bag Not Deploy problems
5
Side/window Air Bag problems
3


Fuel Economy of 960 Vehicles
960 Service Bulletins
960 Safety Recalls
960 Defect Investigations