TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND METAL FRAGMENTS DISCHARGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED BY THE METAL FRAGMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE. ADDED VIN. *PCO*