1996 Chrysler Sebring Air bags Problems

“My airbag warning light periodically comes on for approx 30 seconds and then goes off. On 10/12/06 I was driving the vehicle and it came on and off and then remained on. I immediately telephoned the nearest dealership (livonia Chrysler jeep, michigan) and took the vehicle in. The light was on and the technician hooked up a hand held diagnostic machine and a passenger squib open code came up. I was asked to leave the vehicle. I subsequently received a telephone call stating that the airbag light went off and there were four stored inactive codes. …”

“Air bag light goes off and on when starting and driving then the gages on the dashboard stop working. Sometimes just the red air bag light goes and the dials still work. When the red air bag light goes off usually the dials come back within 10 minites or 5 miles.”

“While driving the srs light came on. This indicates a failure in the air bag that could result in premature or none deployment of the air bag. The dealership was contacted and indicated that the air bag module needed to be replaced.”

“While driving at 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained face, head, neck and shoulder injuries. A police report was filed.”

“The contact owns a 1996 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The air bags deployed and the contact was trapped in her vehicle. The air bags released debris that began burning her face. There was also a large cloud of smoke as if chemicals were being released from the air bags. She was transported to the hospital and a physician stated that she received second degree burns. The contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the failure. …”