NHTSA Complaint #11110849 — 2006 INFINITI FX35

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 INFINITI FX35. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCONSCIOUS WHEN SHE HIT HER HEAD AS THE VEHICLE FLIPPED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, CHEST, AND FACIAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE DEALER (GRUBBS INFINITI, 1500 E STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051, (817) 809-2600) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.