NHTSA Complaint #11209217 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11209217
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 20, 2019
Date Filed	May 22, 2019
Mileage	165,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

I WAS IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AND WAS BIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE IMPACT PUSHED IN THE DOORS AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 30 MPH AND THE CAR RAN A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET.

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