NHTSA Complaint #10052074 — 1999 FORD CONTOUR AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10052074
Vehicle	1999 FORD CONTOUR
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	December 29, 2003
Date Filed	December 29, 2003
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AND HIT A HOUSE POLE THEN A TELEPHONE POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

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