# 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `569235` · 2006-01-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
DRIVING A 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, STARTED TO RAIN AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS INTO A CURB.  THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA.  THE OTHER BAG BROKE THE WINDSHIELD.  I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR.  I SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.  UPON RELEASE FROM THE HOSPITAL I WENT TO PUT ON MY COAT AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS ME THAT HAD BEEN ON FIRE.  1/3 OF THE SLEEVE HAD BEEN BURNED BY THE EXPLODING AIR BAG.  IF I HAD BEEN UNCONSCIOUS OR IT WAS SUMMER I COULD HAVE SUFFERED FROM SMOKE INHALATION OR BURNED AT LEAST MY ARM.  SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE SPARKS AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION THAT THE AIR BAGS SET OFF. *JB
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