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Cpsc: I1440340A. 2011 Dodge Charger. Consumer stated she took her car in for recall work on the wiring harness for the air bag. The consumer expected to have other recalls performed. However, the dealer informed her, those recalls were restricted to police vehicles. The low beam headlights and ABS were not operational.
The airbag light in my Charger kept coming on and staying on. When I took it to the dealer they said the error code was coming from the seat airbag sensors and they would need to be replaced. Apparently my Charger was manufactured in January of 2011 and was not included in the recall for this exact same problem because the recall was only for those manufactured starting in April. The exact same part that was found to be defective in these other Chargers was the same as mine, but they would not repair it under the recall. After they fixed that the airbag light was still on and this time I was told that it was coming from the passenger airbag underneath the dash. Again the same problem with the airbag wiring and harness, and again it was not covered under any type of warranty.
I was driving on the highway on my way to work.I stopped for a red light and a car came from behind and hit me.the car was travel around 60mph, and the accident caused my car to be totaled my air bags never came out causing pain all down my lower back and neck.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure became a permanent occurrence over a period of time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that both the front driver and passenger's side air bag wiring harnesses would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 13V118000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Who: [xxx] where: [xxx] when: March 29 2013 approximately 12:48 pm was heading eastbound on tiny town road. What: Vehicle traveling West bound in a personally owned vehicle made a left hand turn into a private drive (500 ft East of heritage point drive) in the wendy's parking lot an 06 Chevy HHR. Cutoff traffic traveling eastbound apparently did not see me in the far right lane impacted with my vehicle 2011 Dodge Charger. Speed: Approximately 45-50 mph damage: Upon impact vehicle spun right hit the curb and landed within centimeters of a light pole driver (has pictures as proof). Results: Complete disabled vehicle major front end damage. Safety concerns: Driver was wearing a seatbelt however the airbag did not deploy upon impact. Health: Driver resulted in nerve damage and bulging discs in the right portion of the neck back injury has further diagnosis by medical staff and has to be seen by mental health facility. Recommendation: Second, third forth order affects could or possibly have been prevented if safety feature would have worked properly. Repair estimates: 9000.00+ why: Issue need to be addressed in legal matter either as soon as possible. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Clarksville, TN, USA
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While operating my 2011 Dodge Charger with passengers, the airbag light would illuminate. The fault was traced to a wiring harness in the passengers seat. While the airbag light was illuminated the airbag system would not deploy. The person in the passenger seat was a adult female.
Airbag system failure. Indicator light, dealer tested and stated airbag module is defective, airbag system not working. Part would take 3 weeks to come in!
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- Wimberley, TX, USA