2000 Nissan Frontier Air bags Problems

“While driving 50 MPH vehicle slid on a pile of gravel. Consumer lost control of vehicle, slipped off a guard rail, flipped over twice, and collided into an opposing guard rail. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor scrapes and bruises to arms, hands, and face. Manufacturer and the dealer were informed of the problem.”

“Dt: the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier crew cab. The contact's wife was involved in an accident. Driver's side front seat belt did not lock holding the passenger in the seatbelt restraint. The seatbel was locked in the fully extended position. The driver's side airbag deployed so hard tha contac't wife sustained an eye injur and , almost becake completely blind. There was a 90% chance that she will lose her left eye, and about 15% that she may lose her right eye. The contact statesd there were visible blood spots on the air bag where the driver' s eyes were injured. …”

“The contact stated the moment the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. Update 11/21/2006 - the consumer was told that when the light is illuminated that means that the air bag will not deploy in the event of an accident.”

“Vehicle is pulling to right when driving at any speed. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Consumer contacted a firestone dealer to have wheel alignment done, thinking tires were at fault. Mechanic stated front right caster cannot be adjusted. Consumer stated seat rattled. Window molding was replaced. Passenger side air bag warped, dealer replaced air bag module.”

“Consumer states vehicle's anti-lock brake system failed when vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Prior to accident consumer complained that the anti-lock brake light was on. Dealership inspected vehicle and found nothing wrong. Dealership will not supply consumer with a copy of their report. Photos attached.”