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2002 JEEP LIBERTY — AIR BAGS

1 injured · 911189 · 2012-03-22

Vehicle

Make
JEEP
Model
LIBERTY
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Speed
65 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY AIR BAG EXPLODED AND MY SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND GET OUT OF THE HEAVY TRAFFIC, BUT I EXPERIENCED BURNS AND CONTUSIONS ON MY ARMS AND CHEST WHEN THE BAG DEPLOYED. BEING 3 MONTHS PREGNANT I'M THANKFUL MY INJURIES WERE NOT WORSE. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR PIECE OF MIND BUT NOW I'M STRESSED ABOUT THE PENDING BILLS AND FEAR DRIVING MY CAR. ADDED VIN.PCO. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10452718
Machine
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