NHTSA Complaint #10629337 — 2013 FORD EXPLORER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10629337
Vehicle	2013 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 12, 2014
Date Filed	August 29, 2014
Mileage	24,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

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