TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND HIS SON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND STOMACH, AND BRUISES TO THE CHIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. PALM CHEVROLET (2300 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 629-8011) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER PROVIDE A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.