NHTSA Complaint #856211 — 1990 DODGE SHADOW AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	856211
Vehicle	1990 DODGE SHADOW
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	January 29, 2000
Date Filed	February 3, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG FROM AN IMPACT OF 15 MPH. DEPLOYMENT CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS ON DRIVER'S LEFT HAND/RIGHT WRIST/CHIN, AND NECK. ALSO, RECEIVED BRUISES AND SCRATCHES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

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