My boyfriend was in a roll over accident where the airbag sensors were completely ripped off along with the bumper and the airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock up until he came to a stop. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda, mazda3. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle hit a washboard and rolled down a hill. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts loosened. the contact sustained neck and back injuries. a police report was filed. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
I was involved in a four car collision. i was third in line, and was hit really hard from behind and then hit the car in front of me. my air bags did not deploy and my seat belt did not lock. i slammed into the steering wheel and busted my forehead open. *tr
The warning chime for seat belts not being used is inaudible on the 2008 mazda3 even with all accessories turned off. the dealer explained that they were changed due to customer complaints that previous years were too loud and persistent. this is a very serious safety issue and the dealer checked it out and declared "that's the way they are". *tr