NHTSA Complaint #551130 — 1994 GEO PRIZM
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 551130 |
| Vehicle | 1994 GEO PRIZM |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTED IN DEATH OF CONSUMER DUE TO A BROKEN NECK SUSTAINED FROM DEPLOYMENT. (ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE) *MJS
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