# 2006 HONDA ELEMENT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `654847` · 2008-01-23 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ELEMENT
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 26,500
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
MY 2006 HONDA ELEMENT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY FRONT END IMPACTED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE ELEMENT WAS CRUSHED AND PART OF THE FRAME DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.  THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHILE THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID INFLATE. DRIVER HAS SUFFERED BRUISING IN THE CHEST AREA FROM THE SEAT BELT.  CAR IS CURRENTLY IN AN AUTOBODY SHOP IN ARLINGTON WAITING FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO DECLARE IT UNREPAIRABLE.  *TR
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