Issue ID | 1467646 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11094093 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 14/01/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 300. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized, which resulted in a front end collision. The contact stated that the power steering and air bag indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The front end on the driver's side was damaged, but the vehicle was not destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the right knee, chest, and lower back. The contact's wife struck her head on the passenger side window and sustained a back injury. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed at the time. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GREENVILLE, MS |
VIN pattern | 2C3CCAAGXGHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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