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 My Gen 2 Story, Airbag Burst

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allenultra
post Aug 6 2011, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(rickyro @ Aug 6 2011, 08:55 PM)
Oh really? Did Proton issue a Gen 2 recall?
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http://paultan.org/2010/10/08/proton-gen-2...r-clock-spring/

Do read it here bro.
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post Aug 7 2011, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Aug 7 2011, 08:19 AM)
Did your steering cracked once the airbag was deployed? If I were you, might as well install a steering without airbag. Other cars... airbag saves life but this... It might take away your life. Imagine the airbag being deployed when you're cruising in the middle of the highway. Seriously dangerous.
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I don't think ur suggestion make much sense.
It has been reported through the mass media that the clock spring (airbag rotary coupling) need to be replaced and TS unfortunately not aware of that.

Then how about those Persona/Saga BLM/Exora/Myvi users with airbags equipped?
Anything with defect need to be changed, apply to this case as well. Changing to steering wheel without airbag will not solve the problem.


Other brands did recalled their cars as well for quality issues, we couldn't blame the manufacturer if owner did not return to rectify the problem.
To TS, I'm not pushing all the blame to you as you not aware of the news but sometimes bad luck does happen and unfortunately it fall on ur head this time.

If it just clock spring + steering airbag alone, the cost of the 2 spare parts won't be above 1.2k.
The driver airbag alone only cost around RM950 in retail price, after discount it will be less than that.

If the service centre advisors kind and smart enough, they should be able to help you claim the parts.
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post Aug 7 2011, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(LittleBear @ Aug 7 2011, 11:48 AM)
Please refer to this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1636137/+1060*

Read and see the comments posted by Conroe... As you can see, when the airbag was deployed, the steering cracks & the cracked hard plastic could possibly hit your eyes. Don't you think its risky & dangerous when the airbag is deployed that way?? It seems PROTON did not design the steering well to cater for proper air bag deployment.
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There are so many possibility of how an accident occurred due to the impact direction.
Will steering wheel crack or bent? Does the legs of drivers actually bang the dashboard lower, steering shaft?

I guess you don't really know the car design well, and I dun think u shouldn't comment much by just doing some simple reading.

To TS, even new airbag/rotary coupling won't cost much, roughly 1k with installation?
Your life is worth more than that. You will appreciate the airbag if it deploy for good reason in the future. It may save your some teeth, a scar on the face, etc.

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