NHTSA Complaint #10463618 — 1996 BUICK REGAL

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10463618
Vehicle	1996 BUICK REGAL
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 29, 2012
Date Filed	June 29, 2012
Mileage	55,035 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,035.

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