2004 Mitsubishi Lancer air bags problems

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. While the contact was driving out of her driveway the vehicles front passenger side airbag deployed without warning filling the inside of the vehicle with white smoke. Due to the deployment of the airbag which blocked the vision of the contact the vehicle crashed into a nearby utility pole. The contact suffered injuries to her face and body . A police report was filed for the incident. The contact called the manufacturer and a report was filed for the failure.

Dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, the driver air bag deployed without warning. It was removed and an hour later while driving 45 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed, which fractured the windshield. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Although the vehicle was not inspected, the dealer was alerted and indicated the problem was most likely an electrical short due to flooding.