NHTSA Complaint #11461221 — 1996 OLDSMOBILE 98
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11461221 |
| Vehicle | 1996 OLDSMOBILE 98 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 230,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile 98. The contact stated while driving at 10-15 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was drivable; however, the contact's boyfriend pushed the vehicle in the nearby parking lot with assistance of a bystander. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's friend. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
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