# 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `324168` · 2001-11-23 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** TOWN AND COUNTRY
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
## Narrative
THE REAR SEAT BACK WAS RECLINED FOR CARGO. WHEN THE SEAT HADLE WAS PULLED TO RAISE THE SEAT BACK TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION, THE SEAT BACK SPRUNG FORWARDS VIOLENTLY STRIKING MY WIFE IN THE HEAD CAUSING INJURY. THE SEAT BACK IS APPARENTLY SPRING LOADED WITH NO MECHANISM TO CONTROL THE RELEASE OF THE SPRING LOAD. *AK
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