NHTSA Complaint #10865523 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10865523 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 156,300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED IN THAT IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. I WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY ROAD. IT MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE THAT AFFECTED MY HEARING, EXPELLED A LOT OF WHITE POWDER THAT SMELLED BAD, AND TORE UP THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON.
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