NHTSA Complaint #891416 — 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	891416
Vehicle	1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	June 22, 2001
Date Filed	June 27, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY A SMALL BLACK OBJECT APPEARED ON PAVEMENT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP OR TURN RIGHT OR LEFT BECAUSE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC, VEHICLE PASSED OVER THE OBJECT AND IT WENT BETWEEN WHEELS AND DOWN MIDDLE OF CAR. BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MADE IT TO SHOULDER. CONSUMER STATED THAT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW BROKE, AND THAT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BURNS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THE AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED FOR JUST RUNNING OVER HIGHWAY DEBRIS. *SLC

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