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2013 DODGE AVENGER — SEATS

1 injured · 1515847 · 2018-11-15

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
AVENGER
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
49,600
Speed
15 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE AVENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE DRIVER'S SIDE ANTI-WHIPLASH AIR BAG DEVICE (LOCATED IN THE HEAD REST) SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (TRI-CITY DODGE, 833 S. VAN BUREN RD, EDEN, NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,600. *DT *DT UPDATED 12/20/18*JB *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11151814
Machine
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