NHTSA Complaint #10576586 — 1994 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10576586 |
| Vehicle | 1994 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
DRIVER LOST CONTROL AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENABLED, CAR FREEWHEELED AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO UTILITY POLE. DRIVE CRUSHED UP DASHBOARD WITH SEVERE LIFE THREATENING INJURIES IN CRITICAL CONDITION. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT IN RESULT MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED IMMEDIATELY. *TR
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