NHTSA Complaint #11301968 — 2004 HONDA ELEMENT AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11301968
Vehicle	2004 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 20, 2020
Date Filed	January 26, 2020
Mileage	186,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

CAR WAS PARKED IN A PULLOUT ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY. SLAMMING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUSED DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. NO COLLISION OCCURRED.

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