# 2003 JEEP LIBERTY — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `905639` · 2012-02-17 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** LIBERTY
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
IN MY DRIVEWAY, I STARTED THE IGNITION, THEN PAUSED TO FINISH TEXTING. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, STILL IN PARK, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO COVER MY FACE WITH MY ARMS BEFORE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE A MINOR BURN ON MY FOREARM, AND MY EARS ARE STILL RINGING, BUT WAS OTHERWISE UNHARMED. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE SINCE I WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY SMALL CHILDREN.  *TR
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