NHTSA Complaint #10198326 — 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10198326
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET AVEO
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Date of Incident	June 22, 2007
Date Filed	August 2, 2007
Mileage	2,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE VEHICLE HAS A SENSOR THAT ENGAGES THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACTS WIFE IS 5'8 AND 130 LBS. WHEN SHE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG FAILS TO ENGAGE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT IF HIS WIFE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT DURING A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROTECT HER. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONTACT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG SENSOR ENGAGES. HE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 230 LBS. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,300. UPDATED 08/30/07 *TR

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