NHTSA Complaint #10855183 — 2001 FORD EXPEDITION AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10855183
Vehicle	2001 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	April 11, 2016
Date Filed	April 12, 2016
Mileage	200,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

SIDE AIR BAG IN DRIVER SEAT DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND IN PARK WITHOUT ANY COLLISION OR IMPACT OF ANY TYPE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAD BEEN RUNNING LESS THAN 30-45 SECONDS AND DRIVER WAS REACHING FOR SEAT BELT WHEN AIR BAG EXPLODED WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE A HAND LACERATION AND TORN COLLATERAL LIGAMENT.

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