NHTSA Complaint #10250652 — 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10250652
Vehicle	2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 17, 2008
Date Filed	December 3, 2008
Mileage	30,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE POLICE, AMBULANCE, AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND REPORTS WERE FILED. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED IN THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000. UPDATED 12/30/08 *CN UPDATED 01/02/09. *JB

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