# 2001 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1240312` · 2015-11-23 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 100,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE GUARD RAIL AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE COLLISION RESULTED IN ONE INJURY; HOWEVER, NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
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