NHTSA Complaint #10070184 — 1997 FORD ASPIRE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10070184
Vehicle	1997 FORD ASPIRE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	April 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	101,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

DURING A CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 25 MPH THE AIR BAGS IN OUR 1997 FORD ASPIRE EXPLODED INTO THE FACE OF MY 15 YEAR WHO WAS FULLY RESTRAINED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE IS 5'11" AND 168 LBS. HE IS SUFFERING FROM "BURNS" BRUISING, SEVER MOUTH LACERATIONS (HE HAS BRACES). HE IS ALSO UNABLE TO SEE IN THE EYE THAT WAS HIT, DUE TO THE IMPRINT OF THE BAG SCORED INTO HIS CORNEA. THE 17 YEAR OLD DRIVER HAS A CRACKED RIB.

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