NHTSA Complaint #10238385 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10238385
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	August 8, 2008
Date Filed	August 15, 2008
Mileage	99,967 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOCKED AND BEGAN TO SLIDE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. ON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S HAND WAS INJURED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. HE CALLED FORD AND IS AWAITING THEIR RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND IS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,967.

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