A defective airbag claim typically involves a restraint system that didn’t perform as expected in a collision. That can show up in different ways, such as:
- No deployment when the crash severity should have triggered it
- Erratic deployment that occurs when the system shouldn’t have activated
- Improper inflation behavior linked to an inflator or sensor/control issue
- A repair history that suggests airbag components were replaced due to a malfunction
Michigan residents often discover the issue through post-crash diagnostics, repair invoices, or later recall information. Even if the vehicle is back on the road, the event documentation created right after the crash can be crucial.


