Does my car have a passenger airbag?

Does my car have a passenger airbag?

Most cars are fitted with a driver airbag in the steering wheel and a front passenger airbag in the dashboard. Side airbags, fitted in the vehicle sides or the seats, are also common, and some cars have ‘curtain’ airbags that drop down in front of the rear seats.

Do vans have airbags?

The only vehicles offering passenger airbag as standard on the entire range are the car-derived Ford Fiesta Van, Fiat Grande Punto van, Peugeot 207 van and Vauxhall Astravan, plus Volkswagen’s Transporter, while some Ford Transit, Hyundai iLoad and Nissan Primastar models offer the safety kit as standard.

When did trucks get airbags?

On September 1, 1998, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 finally goes into effect. The law required that all cars and light trucks sold in the United States have air bags on both sides of the front seat.

When did passenger airbags become standard?

1998

Can you sue a car company for airbags not deploying?

To successfully sue a car manufacturer for airbags that failed to deploy, you will need to prove: The airbag should have deployed but did not; You suffered severe injuries, caused or worsened by the failure of the airbag to deploy; and. You suffered financial, physical, or emotional damages.

What happens if my airbag didn’t deploy?

If an airbag doesn’t deploy, you may be thrown forward and suffer facial fractures, permanent scarring, organ damage, or other injuries. These devices are designed to save lives and prevent injuries during a car crash, but some manufacturer’s mistakes result in failure to deploy, causing serious physical trauma.

What triggers the airbag to deploy?

Today’s vehicles are built with pressure and crash sensors that help to detect when a collision has occurred. When the sensors detect a collision, they trigger the deployment of the corresponding airbags (front, side or head curtain airbags). They work along with the airbags to keep drivers and passengers safe.

Can I sue Ford for my airbags not deploying?

If you were injured in the accident because the airbags did not deploy, you can sue the manufacturer and seller (auto dealer where you purchased the car) for negligence and strict liability. If you were injured, you must document that injury with medical treatment or you won’t have a case.

Is there a class action lawsuit against Ford?

Several Ford owners have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the automaker alleging a vehicle defect in the EcoBoost engine causes coolant to leak into the cylinders, causing the potential for engine fires and failure, misfires, collision risk, and costly repairs.

How much will I get from the Takata airbag settlement?

Automakers Agree to Pay $553 Million, Takata Air Bag Claims Toyota, BMW, Subaru and Mazda will pay more than $553 Million to settle a class-action lawsuit for economic damages related to the recall, the largest in U. S. automotive history.

Is my Ford airbag safe?

You can use the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) look-up tool on Ford’s website www.ford.com.au/takata-airbag-recall to identify if your vehicle is affected. You can also contact your local Ford Dealer or call the Ford Takata hotline to check if your vehicle is affected on 1800 503 673.

How do I check if my airbag is safe?

You can check if your airbag is on the recall list by searching your vehicle model using one of the following options:

1. Contact your vehicle manufacturer or visit their website.
2. Product Safety Australia website.
3. Is my airbag safe website.

How do I know if my Ford has a recall?

Ford Recalls and Field Service Actions

1. Enter your VIN. Enter your Vehicle’s 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the search bar.
2. See your Results. Any safety issues that need to be addressed will be displayed.
3. Arrange Repairs.

What Ford vehicles are in the air bag recall?

Ford is recalling over 154,000 Ford Ranger pickup trucks, Ford Mustang and GT coupes, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs, and Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ sedans because they may have had faulty Takata airbag inflators installed during repairs.

What is Ford’s latest recall?

Ford is recalling around 2.6 million cars in the US starting April 1 to replace driver’s side front Takata airbag inflators that could rupture.

How long does it take to fix the airbag recall?

How long will the repair for this recall take? The time to replace the front-passenger airbag inflator is approximately two hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for an extended period of time on the day of your appointment to allow your retailer flexibility in scheduling.

Does my airbag have a recall?

Just enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check if your vehicle is part of the Takata recall. You can identify your VIN by looking at your vehicle registration documents or by looking into the lower driver side corner of your windshield.

Can Airbags explode?

Recalled Takata Airbags: Takata used ammonium nitrate in their recalled airbag inflators. This chemical is volatile and can cause the airbags to explode as they inflate. Flying metal shrapnel can kill or seriously injure occupants.