Other Engine Info: Emission Control System for Canada , EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM-US/CANADA
Other Restraint System Info: Front airbags utilize smart airbag technology. Front seats feature an anti-whiplash system.
Plant City: HALEWOOD, Halewood
Plant Country: England
Pretensioner: Yes
Seat Belts All: Manual
Series: SPORT
Steering Location: Left Hand Drive (LHD)
Transmission Style: Automatic
Trim: X -TYPE
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2003
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
AT 55 MPH VEHICLE VEERED LEFT TO AVOID GETTING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR THAT CAME INTO ITS LANE. DESPITE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE STOPPING IN A RESIDENTIAL BACKYARD. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED FROM IMPACT, HOWEVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG/S DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE CLAIM STILL PENDING. *JB
2003
TIRES
ALL 4 TIRES ARE OUT OF ROUND, AND THE TREAD IS SEPARATING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. SIZE 225/45R17.*AK