NHTSA Complaint #11396098 — 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11396098
Vehicle	2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 13, 2021
Date Filed	February 13, 2021
Mileage	79,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

CODE B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE ERRATIC. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN.

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