NHTSA Complaint #10289883 — 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10289883 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 135,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT RIPPED APART THE DASH AND BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD. LUCKILY MY SON WAS NOT INJURED AND MANAGED TO KEEP THE CAR UNDER CONTROL TO GET IT OFF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT HAVING AN ACCIDENT. WHEN GM WAS CONTACTED THEY SAID SORRY THIS CAR WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS. *TR
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