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2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU — AIR BAGS

1 injured · 1225578 · 2015-10-05

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
MALIBU
Year
2011
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
44,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND ENTERING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE FRONTAL DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE SUSTAINED A BURN TO HIS ARM AND STOMACH INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10779750
Machine
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