NHTSA Complaint #10095055 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10095055
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	September 24, 2004
Date Filed	October 5, 2004
Mileage	50,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *SC

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