Issue ID | 326262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 897754 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | CUTLASS SUPREME |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/02/01 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer received recall letter 00v171000 in dec 2000. After numerous calls to dealer and manufacturer he was told parts were not available yet. On bebruary 15, 2001 consumer's son had an accident. Airbags deployed, stunned the driver, and caused vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree. There were no brake marks on pavement. Driver was killed instantly, passenger died 2 days later. Reported by sandy clutter. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WASHINGTON, PA |
VIN pattern | 1G3WH52MXSDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of fatalities | 2 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 70 |
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