parkdude

parkdude · 01-11-2012, 01:41 AM

Don't count on side curtain air bags to help in a side impact collision. 2011 Compass Latitude 4X4 with 4000 miles was hit on passenger side knocking my wife unconscious and bruised her shoulder and elbow. $7500 damage but according to Chrysler, "the impact was not significant enough to set off the airbags". Just and FYI

ronjr8102 · 01-11-2012, 06:30 AM

That sucks. Hope your wife recovers completely. Sounds like it was beyond significant enough.

w4rh4wk · 01-11-2012, 06:16 PM

Yikes, im assuming she is ok... damn i wonder where the sensors are located and whats the min speed to set them off... many years ago my sister was hit by an uninsured driver and her head hit the driver side window pretty hard. She wasnt knocked out but she was a little bit off of a couple of days.

Cherokee · 01-12-2012, 10:15 AM

That does suck, very sorry to hear about that and sure hope your wife recovers completely and quickly!

- Cherokee

tripplec · 01-12-2012, 08:27 PM

I'd report it to the auto safety organization in your area. Canada - Transport Canada

That not what they're there for. I have them on my 2009 and presume they would eject on a side impact.

parkdude · 01-20-2012, 02:12 AM

Thanks for the concerns, my wife is doing o.k. I notified NHSTA and they didn't have much to say, kind of sided with Chrysler and said there is no standard of minimum impact to deploy the air bags. A lot of gobbledegook that doesn't make sense.

01-11-2012, 01:41 AM	#1
parkdude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3	parkdude Don't count on side curtain air bags to help in a side impact collision. 2011 Compass Latitude 4X4 with 4000 miles was hit on passenger side knocking my wife unconscious and bruised her shoulder and elbow. $7500 damage but according to Chrysler, "the impact was not significant enough to set off the airbags". Just and FYI Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-11-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
w4rh4wk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 214	Yikes, im assuming she is ok... damn i wonder where the sensors are located and whats the min speed to set them off... many years ago my sister was hit by an uninsured driver and her head hit the driver side window pretty hard. She wasnt knocked out but she was a little bit off of a couple of days. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 11 Mineral Gray Metallic Compass 2.4L, 4x4, Auto Mods/Addons: Pioneer AVIC-X910BT Radio, K&N Air Filter, Magnaflow Exhaust Part #16777 (Yes it will fit on a 4x4 2011 Compass), Mopar Chrome Fuel Door, Cargo Area Security Cover, Slush floor mats, Mopar Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards

01-12-2012, 10:15 AM	#4
Cherokee Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morgan City, LA Posts: 1,279	That does suck, very sorry to hear about that and sure hope your wife recovers completely and quickly! - Cherokee Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My 2007 Jeep Compass Sport, Bright Silver Metallic, 26E, CVT II, Driver Convenience Group, Sunroof, Trailer Tow Prep Group, 4x2 1991 XJ Cherokee Sport 4X4 4.0 H/O I6 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST, SWB Reg Cab, Bright Silver Metallic, Trailer Tow Package JEEP - Just Enjoy Everything, Period.....

01-12-2012, 08:27 PM	#5
tripplec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 939	I'd report it to the auto safety organization in your area. Canada - Transport Canada That not what they're there for. I have them on my 2009 and presume they would eject on a side impact. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep Compass 2009 4x4, 2.4L, CVT North Edition heated seats, TPMS Nokian WRG2 P215R60/17 Yellow Fog Lamps CLASS III Curtis Hitch 69,000km w/continuing problems & Finally got most resolved from Chrysler Gas millage is bad 28MPG Imperial Hwy DO NOT BUY A JEEP COMPASS is my RECOMMENDATION Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 4.0L I6, 222k, 4x4, Select Trac II Nokian WR Plus All Weather Tire CLASS III hitch, Tranny cooler 250,000km and still going 25-26MPG Imperial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

01-20-2012, 02:12 AM	#6
parkdude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks for the concerns, my wife is doing o.k. I notified NHSTA and they didn't have much to say, kind of sided with Chrysler and said there is no standard of minimum impact to deploy the air bags. A lot of gobbledegook that doesn't make sense. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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