Air Bags:Frontal
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
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If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, raises the risk of a vehicle crash.
If the fuel guage does not accurately show when the tank is becoming empty, the vehicle may run out of gas unexpectedly, stalling, and raises the risk of a crash.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
The increased stopping distance may raises the risk of a crash.
2013
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.