NHTSA Complaint #10436184 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10436184
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	September 18, 2011
Date Filed	November 17, 2011
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHING INTO A POLE, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR CONTUSIONS. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

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