NHTSA Complaint #11621230 — 2012 DODGE AVENGER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11621230
Vehicle	2012 DODGE AVENGER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 22, 2024
Date Filed	October 22, 2024
Mileage	227,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that there was an open circuit in the front driver’s side air bag squib. The contact was informed that the air bag squib needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.

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