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2006 CHRYSLER 300C — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 866844 · 2011-07-13

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
300C
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
50,200
Speed
50 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID AN ANIMAL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE CAUTIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED THE VEHICLE WOULD BE INSPECTED BY JULY 16, 2011. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10412138
Machine
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