NHTSA Complaint #10410546 — 2002 LEXUS ES300

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10410546
Vehicle 2002 LEXUS ES300
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 92,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE NECK, SPINE AND SHOULDER. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92,000.

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