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2005 FORD F-150 — AIR BAGS

1 injured · 956374 · 2013-01-04

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
F-150
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
219,671
Speed
15 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FIRST DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT WRIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO AUTHORIZE ANY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 219,671.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10491424
Machine
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