An incident recently took place where an Mahindra XUV700 rolled over but even after the passengers were wearing seatbelts, the airbags failed to deploy leading to the passengers sustaining minor injuries.

Mahindra XUV700 Incident – What happened?

A Mahindra XUV700 owner has filed a complaint regard the non-deployment of airbags in their vehicle following a recent accident, which has gone viral over the internet. The owner alleges that their family suffered injuries because of the airbags failing to deploy after an accident that occurred in Himachal Pradesh. The car owner has uploaded a video depicting the aftermath of the accident involving the XUV700..

The videos shows the damage to the front end of the XUV700 and the vehicle resting on its side, indicating considerable side damage as well. The owner has additionally stated that despite all occupants wearing seatbelts as a safety precaution, the airbags failed to deploy during the incident. Despite the accident, the passengers in the vehicle were fortunate to have sustained only minor injuries, with no reports of any major injuries. They were quickly admitted to a hospital and are presently undergoing medical treatment.

The owner states that the initial impact took place at the front of the car, raising concerns about the airbags’ failure to deploy. At the moment, the vehicle is located at a Mahindra service station, and the owner is eagerly awaiting an official response from the service center regarding the underlying cause behind the non-deployment of the airbags. It is worth noting that there could be multiple factors contributing to the airbags’ failure to activate.

Some of these factors could be –

1. Sensor Malfunction: Airbags deploy on the basis of the data they receive from the crash sensors.If these sensors are malfunctioning or have not detected a severe enough impact, the airbags may not deploy.
2. Crash Angle and Severity: Airbags are designed to deploy under specific conditions, including the angle and severity of the crash. If the crash does not meet these criteria, the airbags may not activate.
3. Defective Airbag Module: The airbag control module, which manages the deployment of airbags, may be faulty. This can prevent the airbags from deploying even in a valid crash situation.
4. Electrical or Wiring Issues: Problems with the electrical system or wiring can disrupt the communication between sensors and the airbag control module, leading to non-deployment.
5. Software or Calibration Errors: In some cases, software issues or calibration errors in the airbag system can prevent proper deployment.
6. Manufacturer Defects: Rarely, there can be manufacturing defects or recalls related to specific vehicle models that may affect airbag functionality.
7. Tampering or Modifications: Any unauthorized modifications or tampering with the airbag system can lead to non-deployment.