# 2003 ACURA RSX — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `771115` · 2010-03-06 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 4
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ACURA
- **Model:** RSX
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 82,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
MY TEENAGE SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2003 ACURA RSX-S ON HIGHWAY I60 IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.  HIS CAR WAS HIT IN THE LEFT REAR WHICH PUSHED HIM IN THE TAIL OF A BIG RIG. HIS CAR THEN FLEW OFF THE FREEWAY AND OFF A CLIFF, APPROX 80-90 FEET DOWN.  CAR ROLLED OVER ESTIMATED A 7-8 TIMES.  NEITHER OF THE TWO FRONT OR TWO SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.  THERE WERE 4 PASSENGERS INCLUDING THE DRIVER.  ALL WEARING SEATBELTS.  1 SERIOUS AND 3 MINOR INJURIES.  CAR COMPLETELY TOTALLED.  NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED. *TR
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