NHTSA Complaint #11424049 — 2021 GMC YUKON XL AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424049
Vehicle	2021 GMC YUKON XL
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 4, 2021
Date Filed	July 9, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Make left turn and distracted by kids in the back. Looked back and felt a crash. Collided with a traffic signal pole and caused major/total damage to vehicle. Driver side airbag DID NOT deploy causing injury to neck, shoulder, and lower back.

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