# 2000 ISUZU RODEO — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `447601` · 2004-01-04 · Isuzu Motors Limited
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ISUZU
- **Model:** RODEO
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Isuzu Motors Limited
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 58,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## 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
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