NHTSA Complaint #10044305 — 1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10044305
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date Filed	October 20, 2003
Mileage	129,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN UNDER RAINY ROAD CONDITIONS REAR END BEGAN TO SLIDE OUT OF CONTROL. AS A RESULT, DRIVER DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN, AND STOPPED HEAD ON IN A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

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