# 2003 HONDA CIVIC — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1173601` · 2015-04-10 · 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
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
DRIVER WAS INJURED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SHOT SHRAPNEL THROUGH THE AIRBAG AND INTO THE DRIVER'S NECK. DRIVER WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE ER FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY TO REMOVE THE PIECE OF METAL FROM HIS NECK.  *TR
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