One incident I considered a fluke, two incidents must be a design flaw?
In the last month we have had two vehicles strike the rear of semi trailers causing moderate damage to the front of the vehicle, but only above the level of the bumper. In both cases the car crumpled approx 12 to 18" into the engine. the speed at impact was >30 mph and pt's recieved minor to moderate injuries to their face and chest.
In both incidents the airbags failed to deploy. batteries were cut and pt's removed without incident.
Has anyone seen similar incidents. I was under the impression that any impact to the front of the vehicle that severe would cause the airbags to deploy. The vehicles were a late 90's honda accord and a late 90's chevy cavalier.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Stay Safe
In the last month we have had two vehicles strike the rear of semi trailers causing moderate damage to the front of the vehicle, but only above the level of the bumper. In both cases the car crumpled approx 12 to 18" into the engine. the speed at impact was >30 mph and pt's recieved minor to moderate injuries to their face and chest.
In both incidents the airbags failed to deploy. batteries were cut and pt's removed without incident.
Has anyone seen similar incidents. I was under the impression that any impact to the front of the vehicle that severe would cause the airbags to deploy. The vehicles were a late 90's honda accord and a late 90's chevy cavalier.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Stay Safe
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