NHTSA Complaint #10730218 — 2005 FORD TAURUS

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10730218
Vehicle	2005 FORD TAURUS
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 14, 2015
Date Filed	June 24, 2015
Mileage	137,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE DRIVER ACCIDENTALLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER BOTH SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

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