NHTSA Complaint #819665 — 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	819665
Vehicle	1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	July 25, 1997
Date Filed	June 16, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO WATER BUILDING UP UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER'S SEAT, AND CAUSED DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING INJURIES. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. *AK

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