2006 Dodge Charger: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Airbags · WI · crash · 1 injury

I swerved to avoid animal in the roadway. Over corrected my skid and went into the ditch at highway speed. The airbag never deployed and I had a fracture to my lumbar 1. Insurance denied my claim and have the vehicle listed as a 2007 charger. They should have at least covered part of this incident as there was full coverage through progressive insurance at the time.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · TX · crash · 2 injuries

The occupant classification system was defective and failed to recognize a passenger was seated in the front seat during a crash. As a result, the passenger's airbag failed to deploy in a severe frontal impact collision. The vehicle was involved in a severe, direct frontal impact with another vehicle while traveling at highway speeds. The impact was severe, deformed frame rails and was directly frontal. The driver's airbag deployed, but the passenger airbag failed to deploy. The passenger, an adult female, was belted but her head hit the dash in the area of the airbag flap and she suffered fatal head injuries. The ECM was downloaded and revealed the occupant classification system had failed to recognize a passenger was in the front seat at the time of the crash. The eprom data read "front passenger occupant class: undetermined" even though an adult female was seated in the front passenger seat at the time of the crash. Investigation revealed that trw automotive u.s. Llc and kelsey-hayes company are the suppliers responsible for the occupant classification system and related parts that failed. See also odi 11002482. *dsy *bf **

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Airbags · TX · crash · 2 injuries

The vehicle was involved in a severe, direct frontal impact while travelling at highway speeds due to a drunk driver coming the wrong way on a freeway. The impact was severe, deformed frame rails and was directly frontal. The driver's airbag deployed, but the passenger airbag failed to deploy. The passenger, an adult female, was belted but her head hit the dash in the area of the airbag flap and she suffered fatal head injuries. See also odi 11062044.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Airbags · 84,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

While traveling on us 33 west bound in marysville ohio, just in front of exit honda parkway around 6 am, traffic came to a stop, as I was slowing down, estimating around 50 MPH (70 speed limit), the car behind me crashed into the the rear of my car, after collision I responded by trying to steer my car to left, but hit the car in front of me. All three cars involved in the crash were totaled. The rear impact shattered the rear window and significant damage occurred to the rear of my car and also the front from the forward collision. The vehicle's airbags did not deploy, I hit my head on the steering wheel, and suffered from a diagnosed concussion as well as a severe strain to my neck. One year ago, I had taken my vehicle to a dodge dealer to get the airbag replaced due to a recall. Considering this, I reached out to dodge and they assigned a case number to the incident. It has now been four weeks, since I have contracted them, and dodge is yet to respond to my issue. I have called several times each week, following up on the case but has not contacted me our provided me with any information. Dodge has claimed to have attempted to reach out to me, but cited an issue with having wrong number, even as I have confirmed / verified my contact information every time I have contacted them.

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

"takata recall" I was in an accident with mutable cars. I struck an SUV in the rear tailgate. I had the recall airbag replaced on april 25th 2016 at central avenue dodge chrysler . The airbag did not deploy!!!!! Thank god I'm am not seriously injured. The car is now back at my house for your inspection. I am very concerned about this. (2006 charger) I would like to be contacted about this matter. Regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 200,000 miles · AL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving approximately 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the right arm and the driver sustained a back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the body of the vehicle was repaired; however,the vehicle was not diagnosed. On another occasion, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel box overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Vin confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While idling at a red light, another vehicle collided into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact's head struck the rear view mirror. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and eye injuries that required medical attention. The contact is now blind due to the air bag failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police impound lot and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Airbags · 73,762 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that sitting idle in traffic, a bus crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, causing him to crash into a preceding vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious and sustained back injuries. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,762.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 98,750 miles · CA · crash

I was recently in a car accident where my brakes locked on me and I went sliding into another vehicle. When the impact occurred my air bags never deployed and my brakes were still locked.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was on the freeway doing 65 MPH, and was rear ended by a drunk driver in an SUV doing approximately 120 MPH. At the time of impact my airbags did not deploy. My vehicle did not spin out of control or anything like that, but had I not had control of my car, who knows if the airbag would have deployed.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Airbags, Tires · 1,287 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while in a left hand curve at 23 MPH, the passenger side tire separated from the wheel. The tire pressure sensor light did not illuminate to warn the contact of low tire pressure. This caused the vehicle to go off of the road into a trench, bouncing between either sides of the trench. The vehicle hit six trees and ended up pinned against the mountain on the passenger side. Most of the damage occurred on the passenger side. The airbags did not deploy and the seat belts were worn. The indicator light that states the passenger side airbag was deactivated was illuminated. The occupants sustained injuries. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where repairs were started. That dealership was unable to perform all necessary repairs; therefore, the vehicle was towed to another dealership. The vehicle has not been returned to the contact.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 1,433 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the consumer states while driving at 40 MPH the ABS failed to activate. The vehicle skidded off the road and into several trees. Upon impact, the frontal and side/curtain airbags failed to deploy. The contact felt it was a traction control problem. The ABS failed once before. There have been no repairs made at this time. *ak updated 12/07/05.