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2003 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 1359364 · 2017-02-28

Vehicle

Make
HONDA
Model
ACCORD
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
166,000
Speed
15 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

I HAD A CAR ACCIDENT IN A PARKING LOT ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016. I WAS TURNING AND HIT A POLE ON THE FRONT FENDER OF THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY CAR. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES AN HOUR. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BROKE BOTH BONES IN MY RIGHT ARM. IT FRACTURES MY RADIUS & ULNA. MINUTES LATE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL, WHERE I HAD SURGERY. THEY HAD TO PUT TWO METAL PLATES & SCREWS IN MY ARM. I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 3 DAYS AND OUT OF WORK ON MEDICAL UNTIL NOVEMBER 28, 2016 I STILL HAVE PAIN IN MY ARM AND FINGERS. ARTHRITIS HAS SET IN MY FORE FINGER . I REALLY FEEL THAT THESE AIRBAGS WERE DEFECTIVE. I'D APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE MY CLAIM. THANK YOU, UPDATED 03/15/17*LJ *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10957478
Machine
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