NHTSA complaint: 2013 FORD FUSION — AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CENTER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT AND SECURE DURING THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HAND (METACARPAL) INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation