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2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 1137728 · 2014-12-09

Vehicle

Make
TOYOTA
Model
TUNDRA
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
80,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. DURING THE CRASH, THE CONTACT'S CHEST ENCOUNTERED THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAUSED HEART INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10663212
Machine
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