NHTSA Complaint #10896627 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10896627
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 5, 2016
Date Filed	August 17, 2016
Mileage	107,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TEENAGE SON LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS THEN INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH THE SIDE OF A FLATBED TRUCK. BUMPER, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES PUSHED UP INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. NEITHER DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.

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