NHTSA Complaint #10161840 — 2003 FORD FOCUS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10161840 |
| Vehicle | 2003 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 53,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT, POTHOLES NOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, HOWEVER THE DRIVER SEAT WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE SENSOR WAS TOO SENSITIVE. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED THE DEALERS DETERMINATION WAS CONFIRMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. UPDATED 07/26/06. *JB
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