NHTSA Complaint #10071967 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10071967
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	March 5, 2004
Date Filed	May 3, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

WHILE PULLING FORWARD BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO BURN HIS HAND, AND THE WINDSHIELD TO BREAK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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