NHTSA Complaint #10406998 — 2003 LEXUS GX470

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10406998
Vehicle	2003 LEXUS GX470
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	April 16, 2011
Date Filed	June 15, 2011
Mileage	104,805 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,805.

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