# 2003 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1264038` · 2016-02-26 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 100,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS AND INJURIES TO THE CHEST, BOTH ARMS, AND BOTH SHOULDERS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNKYARD. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V700000 (AIR BAGS), 15V320000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V370000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
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