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  Defect Investigation of Inadvertent Front Airbag Deployment

Investigation of Inadvertent Front Airbag Deployment

Subject: Inadvertent front airbag deployment
Components covered:
  • Air bags
  • Front air bags
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Nov. 10, 2004. It was closed on Mar. 14, 2005. All reports indicate inadvertent deployment during ignition start-up (key-on) and with the vehicle not in motion. Reported injuries were minor and consist of skin abrasion and bruises. The incident dates ranged from July through November 2004. Odi has received no additional reports since opening this investigation. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  • 2004 GMC Canyon

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