1999 Chrysler 300M airbags problems

Filed Nov 18, 2017 · Airbags · 2 miles · MN · crash

I am not sure who manufactured the airbags in 1999 chrysler 300s, but I am wondering what would cause an airbag to have a hole in it and where the hole is, it was frayed, my daughter was the passenger when they were hit on the front passenger quarter panel and passenger door, the airbag deployed but had a big hole in it and was frayed where the hole was, like a flag that has been blowing in the wind for years, I am coming up on statue of limitations so your immediate response would be so appreciated!!!! My lawyer does have pictures of the airbag with the hole in it, and showing also how it was frayed. My daughter sadly lost her life in this accident, she was wearing her seatbelt. This accident occurred november 29th 2014 on hwy 23 near waite park mn, car was in motion, her name is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 28, 2015 · Airbags · 208,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

"takata recall" on nov. 04,2015 a car pulled out in front of me. I had the right of way and was moving approx. 30-35mph. I t-boned the other vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. There were 2 other passengers other than myself. The driver had hit his leg under the dash. I was in the front passengers seat and bothe my knees hit the lower part of the dash. My seat belt did work on impact and I went to the hospital by ambulance. My daughter inlaw was in the back seat behind the drivers side and she suffered 2 bumps on her head. As for me, I didnt have any broken bones but I sufered severe bruising. I was in shock and minutes after the accident I started feeling sharp pains to the left part of my chest constantly like needles stabing over and over. It was difficult for me to breath. I couldn't get a full breath. The last few days I've started having muscle spasms in my left side of my neck and upper left arm/shoulder. Other pain I've been having I've explained to the doctor and others and they tell me that it is my siatic (don't know how to spell it) nerve. If I stand wrong or reach up with my arms the pain goes from my lower back and all the way down the back of my legs. It's a deep aching pain that seems to be aggrivating. It is worse in the mornigs or when it it cold. I have to take muscle relaxers, dont know if there is any permanent damage. Only time will tell. Cat scan and x-rays came back ok. No broken bones. I have the police report of the incident but at this time I do not have the resources to scan and download. If its needed I can provide it at a later time. I have an attorney.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 160,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving at 15 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle's battery dropped to the ground. The failure caused a loss of power steering that later caused the vehicle to crash into a sewage area. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Airbags · 170,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · KY

My airbags exploded on my chrysler 300m 1999 july 8th. The car doesn't have a recall on the airbags. Clean title. I came home from work, parked my car and everything was fine. 3 hours later I had to run to the store and as I walked towards my car I noticed both of my front airbags out. I looked around my car to see if there was any damage and I couldn't find anything. I assumed that the explosion of the airbags could've been due to the severe weather we had in our area, there was some flooding and also the hot/humid weather. I didn't move my car after seeing the airbags out, the car was left as is. I called my insurance company and told them what happened and they sent one of their agents to take a look and take pictures and check the car out himself. He was surprised to hear that airbags exploded without the car being in an accident, but he said that he would have to talk with some other people and see what they have to say because they've never come across a problem like this. About a week later he sent another agent to take a look at the car and he was surprised as well, he took a look at the car, inside and out, couldn't find anything. This was basically an investigation at this point. A week later the first agent calls back to notify me that they are unable to pay us for this damage and that we are on our own because they don't know what to do, they didn't know who to put the blame on. I then decided to call chrysler tell them what happened and they said they didn't know what to do either and also told me they couldn't help because it's a 99. In order to replace the airbags I would have to pay 4k out of pocket.

Filed Oct 6, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · 55,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact was attempting a turn when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a residential home. The airbags did not deploy. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure and crash. The vehicle was destroyed. Both the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 05/10/12

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Airbags, Body · MO

Crack developing over the passenger air bag this seems to be a very common problem with these cars and chrysler doesn't care. 99 chrysler 300m.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact experienced air bag failure in the dashboard. The dealer stated that no repair would be performed because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 03/18/08. *lj updated 03/18/08

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · MN

The dashboard cracks along the SRS airbag enclosure. This crack can not be repaired without jeopardizing the integrity of the airbag.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · AZ

I own a '99 chrysler 300m. The dash has develop a 10" vertical crack on the dash above the air-bag. I spoke with several other owners of similar 300m's, all have experienced this problem. I feel thesis a flaw in manufacturing and a major safety issue that needs to be corrected.