NHTSA Complaint #10246113 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10246113
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 10, 2008
Date Filed	October 20, 2008
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OR HER SKULL AND SUFFERED HEADACHES. THE RADIATOR WAS PUSHED INTO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS VERIFIED, BUT APPEARS TO BE INVALID. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 100,000 KILOMETERS.

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