NHTSA Complaint #10061074 — 1993 VOLVO 240

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10061074
Vehicle	1993 VOLVO 240
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 1, 2004
Date Filed	March 1, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE VEHICLE WAS JUST PASSING THROUGH A TOLL BOOTH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THEN, STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SHAKE, AND SUDDENLY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. BECAUSE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACE AND CHEST INJURIES, AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ONE WEEK. *AK

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