if an airbag fails to activate in an coliision, is the manufacturer liable?
2007-03-25 05:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by bluecow 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
If the car is within its warranty period, and the recommended maintenance has all been followed, the switch has not been turned off, it was a frontal collision, and the speed was in excess of about 24 mph, they might be liable. In most other cases, they would not be, and any injury you sustain from not wearing a seatbelt is considered to be your fault, or the fault of the driver if you are under 16 (in most places).
2007-03-25 14:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Clay H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they most likely are but make sure that on the passenger side it was not turned off (some vehicles have this option, mainly regular cab pick up trucks). But it also depends on the collision you were in, the force of impact and the location of Impact as airbags are supposed to deploy at a certain speed and in certain accidents, mainly head on collisions.
2007-03-25 05:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by mud_slinger8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's where the seat belt comes in. Seat belts are designed to save your life. The airbag is just supplemental protection. Someone who depends entirely on the airbag is making a mistake.
2007-03-25 09:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is within warranty - yes they are liable. If it has been regularly maintained by an authorised franchise dealer in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, then yes they are liable.
If not - bad luck.
2007-03-25 11:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mojo Risin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have thought so, that is something we never thought about ours didn't work on a Peugeot when our daughter had an accident
2007-03-25 06:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by susan will of the wisp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Within warranty period if car has service history
2007-03-25 08:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One would imagine.... but to be sure, I would ask a consumer protection attorney.
2007-03-25 05:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋