NHTSA Complaint #10074417 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10074417
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	May 17, 2004
Date Filed	May 28, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	SC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND TO ROLL OVER. CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT. *LA THE VEHICLE WAS PRONOUNCED A TOTAL LOSS. *SC

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