Issue ID | 133567 |
Internal NHTSA # | 832578 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 17/12/98 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer was in an accident with another car on 17 dec 98, and air bags did not deploy. Also, passenger's seat belt inertia device did not lock. Failure of passenger's seat belt allowed passenger to be thrown forward, striking legs in dash and head hitting windshield. Consumer sustained alot of bruising and swelling, but did not suffer serious injury. Also, driver had some bruising and cuts. Both are undergoing physical therapy. *ak *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OMAHA, NE |
VIN pattern | 1YVGF22C4W5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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