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2010 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

crash1 injured · 864821 · 2011-07-01

Vehicle

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
TIGUAN
Year
2010
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Miles at failure
7,500
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS THROWN AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL TO TREAT THE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500. UPDATED 07/27/11*LJ UPDATED 3/22/12 *CN

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10410226
Machine
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