2000 Chrysler 300M: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Airbags, Seats · 140,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I was stopped at a red light vehicle behind me did not stop and rear ended me. Both front seats in my car let loose and the seat backs went fully reclined. My wife and I were both laying on our backs with heads on the back seat. The car was still moving, it was hard for me to get upright and stop the car. Chrysler told me the seats are designed this way. Here is what they said "the seats in your vehicle. Our design to progressively tilt just during a rear impact collision. The idea behind that, is that it does lesson injuries to the front seat vehicle occupants once that happens so that would be a normal occurrence for your vehicle in a rear end collision". I say [xxx]. If someone was in the back the seat would have broken their legs. It was not a"progressive" tilt, they flew back. They air bags did not deploy. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

2000 chrysler 300m, front impact with 1,600 lbs steer, at 55 MPH. Totaled car and severely injured driver. Air bags did not deploy. This happened at 1 a.m., cow was a black angus that ran out of ditch directly in front of car. Back of cow crashed through entire windshield, stopped car immediately on impact.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Airbags · 150,551 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the contact hit another vehicle from the rear and the frontal airbags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained frontal damage and a police report was filed. Although the dealership was alerted, no appointment for inspection has been made. Updated 4/11/2006 -

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Airbags · 57,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Air bag failed to go off in 2000 chrysler 300m. I was hit head on by a small pick up. Witnesses says other driver doing 55/60 MPH. I was traveling at 45 MPH. Both obviously braking at impact but no driver side air bag deployed. My head hit the steering wheel. Lump and bad bruising as a result. Contacted chrysler and they offered to fix air bags free if car still under warranty. Car was totaled so point is mute.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags · UT · crash · 1 injury

On aug. 4, 2004 I was in a crash that resulted in my 2000 chrysler 300m being totalled. I was going approximately 35-40 MPH when a oncoming truck turned in front of me. My airbags did not deploy. I am wondering if they should have the VIN # is [xxx]. *ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Airbags · NJ · crash

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and hit ice, vehicle spinned into another vehicle, and dual airbags didn't deploy. There were no injuries reported.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Airbags · IL · crash

Was involved in an accident where I hit a tree dead on going about 35 MPH, and airbags never deployed. The front of the car is "totalled" however, it can be repaired. Exact damage cost have yet to be figured, but it will be betwee $3000-$5000. The car is only 6 months old.

Filed Apr 27, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash

When applying ABS brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Also, rear passenger's seat belt did not lock up, seatback collasped, and the air bags did not deploy. Please give any furher details.