NHTSA Complaint #10994473 — 2002 HONDA CR-V

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE AT A RED LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SHOULDER, NECK, AND LOW BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO PAUL PAINT AND BODY SHOP IN HIGH RIDGE, MO, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE CRASH DAMAGE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION LOCK FAILED TO ADJUST AND REMAIN SECURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V370000 AND 15V320000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.