NHTSA Complaint #11351090 — 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11351090
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 24, 2020
Date Filed	August 25, 2020
Mileage	21,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

HUBBY WAS REAR ENDED BY A CAR GOING 45+ MILES AN HOUR, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IT IS NOW LOCKED IN A FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. AFTER IMPACT, HE SAID THERE WAS SMOKE IN THE CAR FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE INFLATED, BUT DID NOT. HE WAS ALMOST STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND HIT FROM BEHIND. THE SEAT BELT SHOULD HAVE LOCKED TIGHT AND IT DID NOT.

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