2008 Chrysler 300: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 21, 2020 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 chrysler 300. T-boned on the driver's side frontal air bags failed to deploy transported by ambulance the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, suddenly a vehicle came out of a parking lot, the contact t-bone the vehicle on the driver side. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The diagnosis was back spasms, shoulder pain and whiplash. The contact was treated and released. The police was present an a police report was issued. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a report was filed. The contact also mentioned receiving recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v373000 (air bags) and 15v352000 (air bags ), parts were not available for the recall repairs. Approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 3 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered a migraine that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to all-star collision shop. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v52000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted at salsbury dodge in baton rouge, la and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the driver was going towards a curve and the engine stalled without warning. As a result, the driver crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the front passenger sustained injuries to the left ankle, shoulder, knee and lower back. The rear passengers sustained injuries to the shoulders, head, back and legs and the driver sustained injuries to the right ankle. All occupants of the vehicle required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 40,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, which resulted in a side impact collision. The air bags did not deploy. After the failure, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 48,000 miles · WA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 chrysler 300. While the contact's son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. As the vehicle was being coasted to the side of the road, the driver lost control and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle caught fire. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The driver escaped by kicking out the driver side window before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department were at the scene and the fire was extinguished. Police and fire reports were filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention, hospitalization, and rehab. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Approximately, one year after the fire, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · WA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle caught fire. The driver suffered third degree burns and a head contusion, which required medical attention. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local insurance company's tow yard for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Airbags · 114,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) but the dealer was unable to supply the parts to receive the recall repairs within a reasonable time frame. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repairs would be completed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a deer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained whip lash and minor bruising which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* takata recall. The contact owned 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained chest, face and back injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Airbags · 43,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The front air bags did not deploy. The contact had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance with injuries to both knees. One of the passengers seated in the rear driver side sustained injuries to the chest that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the details were not available. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · WI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, brakes was depressed and failed to respond without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury and the front passenger sustained a knee injury that both required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the brakes was operating as designed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · OK · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a gate and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Airbags · 3,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while making a left turn, another vehicle came into the lane and crashed into the contact's vehicle impacting the right and front sides of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries and received no medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500.