# 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1158718` · 2015-02-19 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC HYBRID
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 72,000
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
I WAS INVOLVED IN A NEARLY HEAD ON CRASH IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.  BOTH OF MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE TIME.  AS THE AIRBAGS INFLATED, I WAS BURNED ON MY RIGHT FOREARM.  I WAS WEARING A FLEECE JACKET AND A SWEATSHIRT.  THEY WERE BURNED  THROUGH AND I SUSTAINED A SIGNIFICANT BURN ON MY ARM WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.  *TR
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