NHTSA Complaint #10173621 — 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury 2 Deaths Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10173621
Vehicle	2005 CHEVROLET COBALT
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	October 24, 2006
Date Filed	November 16, 2006
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

NOTICE OF RECALL,REPAIRS MADE BY DEALERSHIP. CRASH INTO TREE, APPROX. SPEED 60 MPH. THREE PASSENGERS, NOT WEARING SEAT BELTS,EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED. FRONT PASSENGER KILLED. REAR PASSENGER KILLED. INVESTIGATION PENDING.....*NM UPDATED 03/14/14*LJ

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