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2008 GMC ACADIA — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 1132652 · 2014-11-19

Vehicle

Make
GMC
Model
ACADIA
Year
2008
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
159,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A DEER IN THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SPRAINED NECK AND KNEE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10659450
Machine
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