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2013 JEEP COMPASS — AIR BAGS

firecrash1 injured · 1201141 · 2015-07-22

Vehicle

Make
JEEP
Model
COMPASS
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
39,000
Speed
10 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 JEEP COMPASS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO THE RIGHT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10735828
Machine
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