# 2002 HONDA CIVIC — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1584778` · 2019-07-16 · 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:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY WITH A SUBSTANCE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TROUBLE BREATHING AND FELT BURNING TO THE CHEST. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE X-RAYS WERE TAKEN FOR THE CONTACTS SHOULDER HEMATOMA. THE CONTACT MENTIONED CURRENTLY ONGOING MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS:  19V501000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V182000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER WAS UNAWARE OF THE REC ALLS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT*JB
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