Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Volvo XC70

While driving down the road, a car was attempting to make a left-hand turn across four lanes of traffic. The person, apparently, did not see me and struck the the side of my vehicle breaking the the tire rod and doing extensive damage to the passenger front and back doors. The glove box was even difficult to open. In all of this, the passenger side airbag did not deploy. My son who is 14 and is 170 pounds was sitting in the passenger seat at the time. He is quite sore along his arm and neck. In 2012, I posted a complaint about the car having a dim problem and how the Volvo mechanic said the dim problem could cause airbag problems, but after having the dim problem fixed, I was told the airbags should deploy. In 2012, I posted the following complaint with NHTSA and can be read online: "I was driving my 2003 Volvo Xc70 at the posted speed limit (55mph) when the dashboard suddenly went black and all of the gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, and clock stopped working. Every warning light lit up. The Volvo dealer admitted they had seen this issue before. The cost to replace the dim was over $1400. 00 and I had no choice but to pay it since I was not going to drive my car with no speedometer or gas gauge. The dim replacement is now only warranted for two years, so I may find myself in the exact same boat in the future if the new dim also fails. Researching this issue online, I found that this was a known problem, particularly for 2003 Volvo models. After finding the NHTSA website, I also found that someone else had recently reported the exact same problem and also noted that the dim failure could impact the proper operation of the airbag system. . . . ".

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Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Volvo Xc70. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 42 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the deer and the air bags failed to deploy during the accident. The contact then turned the ignition key to the off position and the front driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. In addition, the air bags violently deployed with force causing the contact and the front driver seat to be pushed out of position and into the rear of the vehicle. The contact sustained a traumatic brain injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,009.

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Service light illuminated indicating failure in the srs airbag system on my 2003 Volvo cross country wagon. Dealer investigated and stated the central computer on the auto had failed resulting in a $1300 repair. Dealer indicated that if computer was not repaired, airbags would not deploy in an accident and presents serious safety issue. Dealer indicated automobile would not be safe to drive without computer replacement. Since when do central srs computers just stop working? I believe this repair should be covered by Volvo and not the consumer as it poses serious safety issues to the consumer and is a component of the automobile that should not require any service.

Service light illuminated indicating failure in the srs airbag system on my 2003 Volvo cross country wagon. Dealer investigated and stated the central computer on the auto had failed resulting in a $980 repair. Dealer indicated that if computer was not repaired, airbags would not deploy in an accident and presents serious safety issue. Dealer indicated automobile would not be safe to drive without computer replacement. Since when do central srs computers just stop working? I believe this repair should be covered by Volvo and not the consumer as it poses serious safety issues to the consumer and is a component of the automobile that should not require any service, such as tire or brake replacement. Computers do not incur wear and tear.

I was t boned at an intersection from the right side, by a vehicle traveling 45 mph and the airbags did not deploy! front wheel, both doors, frame, seat, post and suspension were damaged. $10,000 worth. I was temporarily paralyzed from the impact, I received a concussion from hitting the air bag curtain emblem. I sustained head, neck, back, left shoulder and right knee injury. Volvo replied, " the door had to be hit in a very specific place to set off the airbags. I have photos and information needed upon request. Thank you.

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