NHTSA Complaint #11258518 — 2001 CHRYSLER LHS

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11258518
Vehicle 2001 CHRYSLER LHS
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 159,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER LHS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID NOT YIELD TO THE RIGHT OF WAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND BRUISING TO THE HEAD AND BOTH ARMS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THEIR LOCATION WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 159,000.*PM *TP

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