NHTSA complaint: 2021 JEEP RENEGADE — AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 25 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the rear at an unknown high rate of speed. The passenger side bumper edge was damaged as well as the rear passenger side door. The contact vehicle was propelled 6 meters forward as a result of the crash. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the vehicle was a total loss. No warning lights had illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was the only individual present and injured in the vehicle, she was seated in the driver's seat. There were no other injuries reported. The contact received injuries to her back, neck, and foot that required medical attention. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,500.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation