NHTSA Complaint #11526657 — 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11526657
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 24, 2023
Date Filed	June 12, 2023
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle collided with a deer and a guardrail. The vehicle was impacted on the front and rear passenger side and the front of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The passenger seat occupant sustained a knee injury but did not receive medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot where it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

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