NHTSA Complaint #838470 — 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	838470
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	May 25, 1999
Date Filed	May 26, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH FISHTAILED CONSUMER'S CAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGES TO FRONT WINDSHIELD WHICH TORE OPEN, ALLOWING CHEMICALS TO ESCAPE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO BREATH AND CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

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