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2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 965222 · 2013-02-26

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
PT CRUISER
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
85,000
Speed
15 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A VEHICLE THAT HAD ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS SECURED IN HIS SEAT BELT HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10500166
Machine
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