# 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
> NHTSA complaint `17380` · 1995-06-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
## Narrative
REAR DOOR HINGE DESIGN CREATES A CUTTING PINCHER WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, CAUSING A PORTION OF CHILD'S THUMB TO BE CUT OFF.  (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)  *SKD
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