NHTSA Complaint #10925516 — 2016 BUICK ENCORE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 4 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10925516
Vehicle	2016 BUICK ENCORE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 9, 2016
Date Filed	November 11, 2016
Mileage	9,557 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 35 - 40 MPH. THERE WAS A GLANCING SIDE IMPACT TO THE DRIVERS DOOR, AND ALL AIRBAG CURTAINS DEPLOYED. CAUSING BRUISING, BURNS, SPRAIN, AND A CONCUSSION. THE IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MINIMAL. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAD BEEN FLASHED ALREADY. THE NEW MODULES ARE ON BACK-ORDER AND MAY BE SEVERAL MONTHS/INDEFINITE BEFORE IT CAN BE REPAIRED.

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