NHTSA complaint: 2012 DODGE DURANGO — AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT MADE A SUDDEN STOP, AS A RESULT THE DAUGHTER WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE IN TIME TO AFFORD A REAR END COLLISION. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAUSING THE DRIVER TO RECEIVE CHEST CONTUSION WHILE THE CONTACT THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITY AND DEEMED IT A TOTAL LOSS HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. *LN
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation