NHTSA Complaint #10721399 — 2008 GMC ACADIA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC ACADIA. THE VEHICLE OF THE CONTACT'S SISTER WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRUNK DRIVER AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS FRACTURED AND THE SEAT DETACHED FROM ITS SPRINGS AND HINGES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LOWER BACK AND FACE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING COMPANY AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.