NHTSA complaint: 2008 FORD FUSION — AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER CRASHED UNEXPECTEDLY INTO A POLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRAIN INJURIES, BRUISES TO THE CHEST AREA, AND LACERATIONS TO THE FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,501.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation