# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `510953` · 2004-12-09 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** GTI
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH, BUT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES,  THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.  THE  CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND  REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.  THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID  DEPLOY.  THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES.  THE CONSUMER REFUSED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED T BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.  PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  *JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*