2000 Volkswagen Jetta Air bags Problems

“2000 Volkswagen Jetta I rearended a car at 40 MPH my front bumper is hanging off and seatbelts did not work. Volkswagen was notified and is having a vw member look at the car in bellivill auto salvage 310 oakhill rd exeter ri. Due to faulty air bags my head hit windshield and chest hit wheel due to seatbelts.”

“Today I took my daughters 2000 Jetta in for service. I have had many problems with this car and I take it to vw dealership for service and recalls. My daughter was driving and the air bag light suddenly came on. I took the car to the vw dealership and was charged one hundred dollars for the computerized check-up. I was then informed that there was a serious problem with the drivers'' side air bag. The mechanic said that the problem could consist of anything from an electrical short to that of a malfunctioning air bag unit. …”

“Dt: was driving on an interstate at 70 MPH and was involved in head on collision with the center divider of the highway. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. This was front impact, no other vehicles were involved. Did not take vehicle to a dealer or repair shop, vehicle was totaled. The car was taken to a salvage yard. No one had inspected the vehicle.”

“During head-on collision with a metal bridge, airbags failed to deploy. Approximate speed at impact 40 MPH. Drive & passenger injured and car front end completely demolished. Awaiting insurance co. Investigation as to extent of damage, possibly total loss.”

“My daughter was driving home at approximately 11:15 pm in snowing conditions when she struck a snow plow truck in the rear. The front of the car was demolished and the spreader device came through the windshield, causing severe facial lacerations. The airbags did not deploy. There was no airbag malfunction light on the dash prior to the accident. There is no bruising across her shoulder or chest from the seatbelt (yet), though she was wearing it. The airbag controller and ECM have not been checked for stored fault codes.”