Passenger airbag recall UPDATE
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We seem to have a conflict here. Iceman says airbag may or may not deploy, even if a passenger is sitting there (on 8/5). If true, that's very serious. Another says problem is in the light and airbag will always deploy if seat belt is buckled.
What gives?
Sam
What gives?
Sam
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As far as I know Iceman is right.. Why else would there be a sensor in the seat if buckeling a belt would be enough????
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If a 10 year old child sits in the front and the airbag goes out with the maximum power it might break the child's neck. I doubt the airbag doesn't functoin. Only that probable it's recomended now to cary only heavier adult persons to avoid problems.
BY THE WAY.. can you tell me what week is this one comming? The number of the week.. Is it week 34 or 35 (of the year)???
BY THE WAY.. can you tell me what week is this one comming? The number of the week.. Is it week 34 or 35 (of the year)???
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Talked to my dealer and he told me that there is a fix now and I can bring the car in. Fix shouldn't take more than 4 hours...
So everybody who got that recall letter: check with your dealer! Fix now available!
So everybody who got that recall letter: check with your dealer! Fix now available!
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Iceman, did they say what the fix was? There wasn't on official "fix" in the US, however, I just had the seat mat sensor replaced on the passenger side, and the problem is fixed! Wondering if the fix on your end is software related?
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Originally Posted by Sifford' date='Aug 24 2004, 02:38 PM
Wondering if the fix on your end is software related?