# 2003 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1359364` · 2017-02-28 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 166,000
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## 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
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