NHTSA Complaint #762190 — 2000 FORD ESCORT

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 5 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	762190
Vehicle	2000 FORD ESCORT
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date Filed	May 28, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	5
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB

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