NHTSA Complaint #10192364 — 2006 HONDA ELEMENT

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10192364
Vehicle	2006 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	May 27, 2007
Date Filed	June 4, 2007
Mileage	9,139 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND NHTSA. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HER COLLAR BONE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ENGINE SIZE AND # OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/16/07. *JB

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