NHTSA Complaint #10212147 — 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10212147
Vehicle	2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 7, 2006
Date Filed	December 17, 2007
Mileage	21,680 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

METAL, HEAT-CONDUCTIVE PORSCHE EMBLEM ON STEERING WHEEL (ATOP AIRBAG) CAUSED SEVERE BURN/BRAND ON DRIVER'S FOREARM WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED. OTHER MANUFACTURERS USE PLASTIC EMBLEM TO AVOID BURNING DRIVERS. *TR

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