# 2006 DODGE CARAVAN — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
> NHTSA complaint `643401` · 2007-10-24 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- **Miles at failure:** 9,300
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN.  THE CONTACTS WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH.  THE AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING COLUMN DEPLOYED PROPERLY; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS UNDERNEATH THE STEERING COLUMN WERE OBSTRUCTED BY A PIECE OF SOLID METAL THAT FELL ON HER LEGS.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES TO HER LEGS.  THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 9,300.  UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF  UPDATED 12/12/07  *TR
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