NHTSA Complaint #8006336 — 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8006336
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	March 20, 2002
Date Filed	March 25, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NH

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HIT AN EMBANKMENT AT 15 MPH, AND AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND KNEE INJURIES.*AK

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