NHTSA Complaint #10693305 — 1992 LEXUS ES300

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10693305
Vehicle 1992 LEXUS ES300
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 141,800 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED, EMITTING A SMOKEY SUBSTANCE. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,800.

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