NHTSA Complaint #10652093 — 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10652093 |
| Vehicle | 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, A TRAIN CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DEEMED TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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