# 1990 DODGE CARAVAN — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `16612` · 1995-04-20 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1990
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
## Narrative
LIFTGATE LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING LIFTGATE TO OPEN AND THREW REAR PASSENGER OUT OF VAN, RESULTING IN HIS DEATH.  *SKD
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*