Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1998 Volvo S70

Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 Volvo S70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2000

Consumer was sitting still at a light & was struck from the front toward the middle to right passenger side. Consumer has frontal & side airbags which didn't deploy. Manufacturer has been contacted & they said that consumer will have to be responsible for payment.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/1999

Consumer was sitting in the vehicle, and the passager's side air bag deployed for no reason.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/1999

The driver's side airbag did not deploy even though the car was hit on the side. Contacted Volvo and asked to inspect. Their answer was that everything was ok. I asked for a report with all the engineering data and supporting documents to show why it was ok, no response, have asked twice. They say everything is ok. I think there is a problem and they are hiding the truth. The side air bag should have deployed to give extra protection. I was not satisfied with their answer and I do need you help.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/02/1998

No deployment of passenger side air bag during collision.


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