NHTSA Complaint #10944460 — 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10944460
Vehicle	2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 9, 2017
Date Filed	January 11, 2017
Mileage	79,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR FAILED ON SEAT BOTTOM AFTER PASSENGER SAT ON SEAT DURING FREEZING WEATHER. APPARENTLY AN ALL TOO COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR. NO FIX OFFERED OTHER THAN REPLACING ENTIRE SEAT BOTTOM AT A COST UPWARDS OF $1000. CAR WAS STATIONARY AND IN PARK.

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