NHTSA Complaint #10350773 — 1997 FORD ESCORT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10350773
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	August 16, 2010
Date Filed	August 20, 2010
Mileage	81,152 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD ESCORT. AS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE BEEN DRIVEN 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. SHE STATED THE DRIVER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIONUS AND THE OTHER PASSENGER HAD A INJURY TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND A BRANCH HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,152. VWB

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