# 2008 CHRYSLER 300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1265154` · 2016-03-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** 300
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 48,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED THIRD DEGREE BURNS AND A HEAD CONTUSION, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S TOW YARD FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
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