# 2001 DODGE NEON — STEERING
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `301526` · 2001-07-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 2
- **Injured:** 4
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** NEON
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
## Narrative
IN THE MENTIONED ACCIDENT, RICHARD MITCHELL WAS KILLED WHEN THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CRUSHED HIM IN HIS SEAT, THE STEERING COLUMN DID NOT COLLAPSE. THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY, BUT IT THEY DID NOT SAVE HIS LIFE. WE HAVE MULTIPLE PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING.*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*