NHTSA Complaint #11006379 — 1997 FORD RANGER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11006379
Vehicle	1997 FORD RANGER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 18, 2017
Date Filed	July 19, 2017
Mileage	24,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TAKATA RECALL -- I BELIEVE ALL AIRBAGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND MORE DANGEROUS THAN RIDING WITH SEAT BELTS ALONE. I RECOMMEND 100% DISABLING OF AIRBAGS AND THE REMOVAL OF ALL AIRBAGS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE FROM FUTURE VEHICLES.

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