NHTSA Complaint #10053617 — 1998 FORD ESCORT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10053617
Vehicle	1998 FORD ESCORT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 29, 2003
Date Filed	January 7, 2004
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

WHILE SWERVING TO AVOID HITTING AN ANIMAL REAR END FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A TREE, THEN FLIPPED, AND LANDED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

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