Issue ID | 1393022 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11006211 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 11/03/15 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge charger. While driving in inclement weather (extensive fog), the contact reached down to pick up an item, and the vehicle veered southbound into northbound traffic. A crash occurred. The driver's side air bag and front passenger air bag deployed with force. The contact received lacerations to the face and eyes, fractures to both wrists, and injuries to the back and spine. Medical attention was required. The child passenger sustained minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system), 15v467000 (air bags), 16v352000 (air bags), and 16v043000 (structure). The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FRONTENAC, KS |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXBG7CHXXXXXX |
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 |
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No. of injured persons | 2 |
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Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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