NHTSA Complaint #10897585 — 2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10897585
Vehicle	2016 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 2, 2016
Date Filed	August 22, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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