Issue ID | 744705 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10289883 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 23/10/09 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at 55mph the passenger side airbag deployed. When the airbag deployed it ripped apart the dash and busted the windshield. Luckily my son was not injured and managed to keep the car under control to get it off the highway without having an accident. When gm was contacted they said sorry this car was not affected by the recall for the airbags. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STURGIS, MI |
VIN pattern | 4G1JF32T0VBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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