| Issue ID | 1543978 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11184635 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | COROLLA MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/01/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I ran into a light pole in a parking lot on january 13, 2013 in kansas city, missouri. I was driving approximately 15 mph, making a turn into pharmacy pickup lane behind the cvs store. The driver airbag deployed. I suffered 8 fractured ribs and numerous lacerations. I spent 4 days in the hospital, and @ 3 weeks in rehab. I lost approximately 4 weeks of work. I still have scars and necrotic bumps on my chest wall. Vehicle was a total loss. As far as i know it's in the landfill. I am begging only for no more recall notices to be sent to me. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDLOTHIAN, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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