Issue ID | 1644028 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11308927 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 03/02/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford mustang. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during a crash. During the crash the driver sustained injuries to the upper torso. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement utility pool. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The message "air bags deployed" had displayed in the instrument panel. The driver sustained injuries to the upper torso and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed away and deemed a total loss. No police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined by a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact mentioned that the seat belt failed also failed to retract at the time of impact. The contact stated that she requested the insurance company to investigate the failure of the air bags however, the advised her to contact the manufacturer as the air bags failure were already under investigation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOBILE, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8TH1F5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 07/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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