# 1997 DODGE INTREPID — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `200127` · 2000-03-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** INTREPID
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
AIRBAG SENSOR IS LOCATED BEHIND FRONT BUMPER WHICH IS LOWER THAN NORMAL. THEREFORE, WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT , HIT VEHICLE WITH A 35 MPH IMPACT,THE REAR END OF THE OTHER VEHICLE BYPASSED THE AIRBAG SENSOR, CAUSING DUAL AIRBAGS NOT TO DEPLOY EVEN WITH $5,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO FRONT END. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THERE WAS NO DESIGN DEFECT.  *AK *ML
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