Issue ID | 144848 |
Internal NHTSA # | 703741 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We ran over a raccoon, cauing the air bags to deploy. The force of the airbag caused me to have a concussion as well as a brain injury as shown on an mri. We feel that the airbags should not have deployed in this incident. Damage to the exterior of the van consisted of a small crack in the grill cover. However, my medical bills will be extremely costly. I am currently under the care of a neurologist. He stated that due to the severity of the injury to my brain, he will be repeating the mri in 6 months. My concussion is being treated through medication. Once again, we feel that the airbag should not have deployed at all. In addition, the force of the airbag was excessive enough to cause significant injury. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OLNEY, IL |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5146SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/06/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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