# 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
> NHTSA complaint `153506` · 1999-06-07 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PLYMOUTH
- **Model:** GRAND VOYAGER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS REARENDED. I WAS GOING ABOUT 35-40 MPH AND THE PERSON WHO HIT ME WAS ESTIMATED TO BE GOING 50 MPH. I WAS WEARING A SET BELT. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO SENSATION OF BEING HELD BACK AND NO SHOULDER INJURY. MY FACE HIT THE STEERING COLUMN AND I SUFFERED MULTIPLE FACIAL FRACTURES AND CUTS, REQUIRING 25 STITCHES. I HAVE PERMANENT NERVE DAMAGE ON MY FACE AND LIPS.  *AK
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