NHTSA Complaint #11152220 — 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11152220
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 16, 2018
Date Filed	November 17, 2018
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

DIRECT IMPACT WITH 1200 POUND COW WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ENTIRE CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES AS THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STARTED FIRE. TOTALLED. WHY DIDN'T THE AIRBAG DEPLOY? SERIOUS INJURY. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE PURCHASED 2 CRUZE'S BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES. THIS IS SO NOT SAFE AND SO UNACCEPTABLE

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