NHTSA Complaint #563868 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	563868
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	April 22, 1998
Date Filed	January 31, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND AND ROLL. DURING THE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER DOOR CAME OPEN AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE. AS A RESULT, DRIVER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME LOOSE. THE DRIVER DIED INSTANTLY. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY.(SISTER ON BEHALF OF DECEASED BROTHER) *YH

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