Issue ID | 204860 |
Internal NHTSA # | 550893 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 18/12/99 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Violent deployment of passenger and driver side air bag resulted in windows exploding and cutting drivers face. Driver also sustained burns to arm from the airbag. Consumer was told that the air bags should not have deployed during a side impact crash. Nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
City and State | HARRODSBURG, KY |
VIN pattern | 1P3ES27CXVDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 09/06/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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