| Issue ID | 599583 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166130 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | ZEPHYR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 06/08/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated a parked vehicle was struck while traveling at 45 mph. The parked vehicle was sitting in the right hand lane of traffic changing a flat tire and upon initial impact the airbags did not deploy. The occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts, but minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was totaled, due to extensive body damage. The police responded to the scene and took a report. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 09/15/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEVITTOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26136RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 3 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/05/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BARON LINCOLN MERCURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | UNKNOWN |
| Dealer's city | BAYSIDE |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |