NHTSA Complaint #10726673 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10726673
Vehicle 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 55,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE FRONT DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

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