NHTSA Complaint #10633637 — 2003 HONDA CIVIC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S HEAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CREATED A CUT ON HIS HEAD AND BRAIN SWELLING. THE DRIVER RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V353000 (AIR BAGS) AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.