NHTSA Complaint #10231598 — 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10231598
Vehicle	1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 29, 2008
Date Filed	June 19, 2008
Mileage	214,733 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

DRIVING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY ONTO ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AN HOUR, SUDDENLY BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE SAME TIME. CALLED GM AND TOOK CAR TO GM DEALER FOR INSPECTION. GM CALLED TO REPORT THAT IT WAS A GM FAILURE AND REQUESTED TO (PRIVATE PARTY) PURCHASE THE CAR BACK FROM US AT A CURRENT VEHICLE VALUE OF AROUND $900. *TR

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