# 1997 MAZDA 626 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `449627` · 2004-01-14 · Mazda Motor Corp.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** 626
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda Motor Corp.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON A SURFACE STREET WITHOUT BRAKING.  DRIVING 30 MILES AND HOUR AND THE BAGS EXPLODED WITH NO IMPACT OF ANY KIND.  I WAS BURNED AND BRUSED.  MAZDA WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND INSISTS THAT I HAVE MY INSURANCE PAY FOR REPAIR.  THE BAGS WERE ON FIRE.*AK
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