Airbags can fail in a few different ways. Residents often notice the issue in one of these situations:
- The airbag didn’t deploy even though the crash severity seems like it should have triggered deployment.
- The airbag deployed oddly—for example, with unexpected force or at a time that didn’t match the collision.
- You were injured during deployment—burns, facial trauma, hearing issues, or other injuries consistent with restraint malfunctions.
- A recall shows up later, and the vehicle history suggests the same system may have been involved.
Because many Grantsville residents commute for work and school, delays in getting examined or getting the vehicle inspected can happen. But the earlier you document what you experienced, the easier it is to connect the malfunction to your injuries.


