NHTSA Complaint #10042448 — 2001 MERCURY COUGAR

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10042448
Vehicle	2001 MERCURY COUGAR
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date Filed	October 7, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER DIED AS A RESULT. *AK *SCC *JB

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