NHTSA Complaint #10284876 — 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10284876
Vehicle	1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	September 21, 2009
Date Filed	September 22, 2009
Mileage	127,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE SUSTAINED MODERATE HEAD INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 217,000.

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