NHTSA Complaint #10731280 — 2010 CHRYSLER 300

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10731280
Vehicle 2010 CHRYSLER 300
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 92,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS FLAMES EMITTED OUT THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE NOTICE HAD NOT BEEN SENT OUT DUE TO THE PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE NOTICED FIVE DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 11/06/15*LJ UPDATED 11/02/2017*CN

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