# 1997 ISUZU RODEO — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `84170` · 1997-08-15 · Isuzu Motors Limited
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ISUZU
- **Model:** RODEO
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Isuzu Motors Limited
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULDNT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE ACCIDENT.  MANUFACTURER SAID THE VEHICLE DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ENOUGH FORCE TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAG,  BUT HAD OVER $8000 WORTH OF DAMAGES.  *AK
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