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2000 ISUZU RODEO — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

crash1 injured · 447601 · 2004-01-04

Vehicle

Make
ISUZU
Model
RODEO
Year
2000
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Miles at failure
58,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

DURING A 40 MPH CRASH INTO A CONCRETE CENTER DIVIDER ON A INTERSTATE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE MADE CONTACT WITH THE FRONT AND DRIVER FRONT AREA, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. INCLUDING PUSHING BUMPER,GRILLE,HEADLIGHTS AND HOOD UP INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TO MY SHOCK THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHAT IS UP WITH THIS? DO THEY JUST TELL YOU THEY ARE THERE AND THEY DON'T WORK WHEN YOU NEED THEM??? I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER ISUZU PRODUCT AND AM SEEKING A CLAIM AGAINST ISUZU TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!! *LA

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10052346
Machine
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