# 2001 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1143849` · 2015-01-02 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND METAL FRAGMENTS DISCHARGED FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE, EAR AND LEG INJURIES DUE TO THE METAL FRAGMENTS FROM THE AIR BAGS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V351000 (AIR BAGS).  UPDATED 01/07/15 *BF   UPDATED 01/15/15*JB.....UPDATED 12/29/15 *BF   PICTURE RECEIVED 01/29/16*JB   UPDATED 2/23/2016*JS
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