NHTSA Complaint #10220055 — 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10220055
Vehicle 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 35,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed Yes
State TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACTS SON OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A 60 MPH CURVE, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED FORWARD SEVERAL TIMES. IT STRUCK A FENCE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY A TREE. THE CONTACTS SON WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HER SON WAS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE PASSED AWAY HOURS LATER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 35,000. UPDATED 3/25/08 *CN TEXAS CRASH REPORT. UPDATED 03/25/08 *TR

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