# 2003 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `841904` · 2011-02-14 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 36,300
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, AN OPPOSING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE TO FRACTURE AND THE TIRE TO POSITION IN AN INWARD DIRECTION.  DURING THE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND SUFFERED BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,300.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*