NHTSA Complaint #10883305 — 1996 BUICK SKYLARK

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10883305
Vehicle	1996 BUICK SKYLARK
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 25, 2016
Date Filed	July 7, 2016
Mileage	68,818 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK SKYLARK. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, NECK, CHEST, RIGHT SHOULDER, AND MOUTH. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,818.

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