| Issue ID | 591370 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10159833 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 13/06/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in an accident when an ambulance hit the contact head on at 30-40 mph. There was extensive damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use at the time of the accident and operated correctly however, injuries were sustained. There were not any air bag lights illuminated in the vehicle. The dealership has not been informed. Updated 7/5/2006 - *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N6DD26S12CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 02/02/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SUPERIOR NISSAN |
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