NHTSA Complaint #8006642 — 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8006642
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	March 9, 2002
Date Filed	March 29, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AZ

Consumer Description

FRONT COLLISION AT 45-50 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY; HOWEVER, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IMMEDIATLY EXPLODED. NECK/JAW/BACK INJURIES TO PASSENGER. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO CHEST AND NECK AREAS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *JG

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