NHTSA Complaint #11342479 — 2013 CHEVROLET VOLT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11342479
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET VOLT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 1, 2020
Date Filed	July 31, 2020
Mileage	69,312 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SENSOR FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING TURNED OFF WHILE ADULT PASSENGER IS IN SEAT. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STATIONARY AND BOTH IN TOWN AND ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER INDICATED THIS REPAIR WOULD COST NEARLY $1000 (~$500 IN PARTS AND OVER $400 LABOR).

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