Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / 300M / 1999

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004302354 Incident Date: Sep, 23 2004
Consumer's City: MEMPHIS Consumer's State: TN
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: 300M Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Vehicle speed control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 23 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While sitting at intersection consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer's vehicle continued to accelerate, and struck another vehicle from the rear. then, vehicle caught on fire. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. insurance company had the vehicle towed and inspected. the insurance company inspector informed consumer that the fire started from the engine. *ak