NHTSA Complaint #895314 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	895314
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Date of Incident	August 14, 2001
Date Filed	August 28, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO CONSUMER'S BODY. STEERING WHEEL COVER MELTED CONSUMER'S THUMB NAIL/ FOREARM, AND HAIR ON DRIVER'S ARM. DEALER HAD NO RESPONSE TO WHAT KIND OF SUBSTANCE OR TOXICS USED INSIDE OF AIR BAG. PLEASE ADD VIN# AND MILEAGE TO FORM.*AK

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