Issue ID | 497312 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10087718 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | ASTRO |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 11/08/04 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving consumer tried to avoid a person on a bicycle on the road. Swerved in order not to hit the person, but was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, jumped a curb, and collided with a fire hydrant, and striking a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy driver sustained head and neck injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and a representative came down to meet with the dealer and consumer. The representative informed consumer that the vehicle was functioning as designed,and the rate of deceleration and impact was present. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORFOLK, VA |
VIN pattern | 1GNDM19W9XBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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