NHTSA Complaint #10105350 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10105350
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	December 24, 2004
Date Filed	December 27, 2004
Mileage	22,631 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THEN EXPLODED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE REMAINED IN A GARAGE WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK

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