NHTSA Complaint #10145611 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10145611
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	November 17, 2005
Date Filed	December 19, 2005
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY, ESPECIALLY IN FRONT AREA. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY CURRENTLY HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

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