NHTSA Complaint #10872324 — 2000 LINCOLN LS

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10872324
Vehicle	2000 LINCOLN LS
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 22, 2016
Date Filed	June 3, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO AN IRON FENCE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE MASSIVE IMPACT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED, BUT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. .UPDATED 06/28/16 *BF *CN

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