# 2000 FORD FOCUS — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
> NHTSA complaint `311303` · 2001-08-28 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FOCUS
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
## Narrative
DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO CONSUMER'S BODY.  STEERING WHEEL COVER MELTED  CONSUMER'S THUMB NAIL/ FOREARM, AND  HAIR ON DRIVER'S ARM.  DEALER HAD NO RESPONSE TO WHAT KIND OF SUBSTANCE OR TOXICS  USED INSIDE  OF AIR BAG.  PLEASE ADD  VIN# AND MILEAGE TO FORM.*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*