Takata recall - my wife was traveling on hwy 70 in texas towards vernon. she was traveling approximately 73mph and struck a deer. when she struck the deer the the airbags (both front airbags) didn't deploy and the seatbelts did not lock as designed. based on my research of your site and the nhtsa guidelines on the deployment of airbags...i believe there is a problem. anything being struck at that speed, should've deployed the airbags and my wife's application of the brakes at that speed should have locked the safety restraints. the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end, to include engine compartment damage and the loss of both headlights operability.
Tl*the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle impacted the curb and started to jerk uncontrollably. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the axle fractured and the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. the airbags failed to deploy. the contact did not sustain any injuries and medical attention was not required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate mileage was 22,000. the vin number was unavailable.