NHTSA Complaint #10811412 — 2000 FORD RANGER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A DEER JUMPED INTO THE ROAD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO IT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT DURING THE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V228001 (SEAT BELTS). THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK PAINS WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED PAINS DUE TO THE SEAT BELT NOT SECURING AND KNEE PAINS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,600.