NHTSA Complaint #881705 — 1998 FORD ESCORT

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	881705
Vehicle	1998 FORD ESCORT
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	February 22, 2001
Date Filed	February 28, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY A CHAIN REACTION MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT OCCURRED, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS ONLY OCCUPANT, AND SHE SUSTAINED MODERATE/SEVERE INJURIES. *AK

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