NHTSA Complaint #10428985 — 2011 DODGE AVENGER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10428985
Vehicle	2011 DODGE AVENGER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 2, 2011
Date Filed	October 6, 2011
Mileage	9,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE. DURING THE CRASH THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT DURING THE CRASH THE SENSORS WERE PULLED IN FROM THE SUB FRAME, CAUSING THE SENSORS NOT TO RECEIVE ANY IMPACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

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