NHTSA Complaint #10057367 — 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10057367
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	January 29, 2004
Date Filed	February 2, 2004
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO SEVERE DAMAGE. *NM DRIVER HIT SHOULDER ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT CAUSED A LIGAMENT TEAR, AND PASSENGER SUFFERED A CUT ON THE HEAD. *LA

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