Issue ID | 1482842 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11112573 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 19/04/18 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 dodge charger. While the contact's spouse was driving 55 mph down a hill with the cruise control activated, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated. The driver swerved, but the vehicle went over a cliff and crashed into some trees. The driver sustained a mild concussion, broken ribs, and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 42,000. The vin was not available. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CEDAR GROOVE, TN |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXHG1GHXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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