NHTSA Complaint #10285523 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10285523
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 30, 2009
Date Filed	September 28, 2009
Mileage	87,300 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

WE HIT A DEER HEAD-ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. WE WERE TRAVELLING ABOUT 60 MPH AND DID NOT BRAKE. THE CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY BECAUSE OF THE EXPENSE TO REPAIR. THIS SEEMS UNUSUAL BECAUSE AIR BAGS ARE DESIGNED TO GO OFF AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. *TR

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