NHTSA Complaint #10061258 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10061258 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 165,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A POLE AND ROLL ONCE. VEHICLE LANDED UPSIDE DOWN ON AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
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