NHTSA Complaint #890428 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	890428
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	February 18, 2001
Date Filed	June 14, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET, AND THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED ON SIDE OF ROAD, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT OTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.WHENEVER THE ALTERNATOR GETS WET THE LIGHT GOMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING FAILS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. NLM

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