Vehicle tie rod broke. The failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and consequently struck a concrete divider wall and the air bags fail to deploy. (per alberto jimenez this document is considered a mailed in voq)

- St Fairview Park, OH, USA

Totaled the truckin a role over, no airbags deployed.

- South Haven, MI, USA

Consumer was traveling 35mph on interstate and there was snow on ground. Another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle because other vehicle had lost control. Driver applied brakes and turned wheel to left. To avoid hitting other vehicle, driver hydroplaned, and vehicle hit meridian strip hard. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Consumer sustained injuries. Dealership was contacted.

- Hazelwood, MI, USA

Driving southbound through intersection & another vehicle made left turn in front. Applied brakes suddenly but hit driver's side. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Passenger went through windshield & sustained injuries. Also, driver suffered injuries. Had emergency room treatment.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

Wife has had three major crashes with two Grand vitaras. During none of the incidents did the driver's side or passenger's side air bags deploy. First incident was in December of 98. That vehicle was totalled. Second incident was in April of 99, and the third incident was in September of 99. Second vehicle was repaired, and is back on the road.

- Stocksdale, NC, USA