Issue ID | 1668185 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11329614 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 31/05/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while her husband was driving about 25 mph, he suffered a medical condition and lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a three feet high cement boulder. The air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and the front passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The driver and the passenger had their seat belts latched at the time of the crash. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ERIE, PA |
VIN pattern | 2GNFLNEK0C6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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