# 2004 DODGE DURANGO — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `802001` · 2010-07-26 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 110,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH,  THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD DUE TO THE AIR BAG BLOCKING HER LINE OF VISION. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED ACROSS THE MEDIAN WHERE A SEMI-TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES, AS WELL AS TWO OTHER PASSENGERS.  A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYING BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY AN UNDERCARRIAGE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
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