1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Air bags Problems

“I have been contacted by general motors by mail with regard to a product safety issue which affects the driver's side air bag inflator. They advise of a defect that can cause the driver's side bag to deploy unexpectedly, without a crash, as you start your car or during normal driving. In 1995 or 1996 models of my vehicle. They claim it will take several months to correct this defect. I do not feel that this is a reasonable and safe solution. My vehicle is near the 60,000 mile usage at which these unexpected deployments could occur. …”

“I recieved a safety recall notice from Oldsmobile stating that the driver side airbag could possibly deply for no reason. They also stated it would take up to six months to get the parts to repair this. I wrote to them requesting that something be done more quickly as I think this is a serious safety defect. I am a single mother with two children and no other means of transportation. I don't have an alternate vehicle and do a lot of traveling. It seems to me that this is not only dangerous to me and my family but all the other individuals who are on the road with me. …”

“Nhtsa# 00v171000 & mfr's# 00058/inadvertent air bag deployment: consumer states dealer (terry capital Oldsmobile cadillac subaru; traverse city, mi; phone# 231/947-9090) informed that the recall repairs was done, but the manufacturer states that the recall was not done. Dealer refused to honor manufacturuer recall.”

“Consumer is not satisfied with recall (00v-171), the repair can not be obtained at this time with the risk of the air bag deploying during the waiting period, the air bag can not be disengaged while waiting for recall repair to be completed.”

“Consumer received recall 00v171, however has been informed that the repairs will not be available for a lengthy amount of time, the consumer does not think that 6 months is a reasonable amount of time for the recall.”