# 2000 DODGE CARAVAN — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `330959` · 2002-01-20 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
IN A RECENT REAR-END ACCIDENT, THE BACK OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED ALLOWING ME TO BE THROWN BACKWARD FROM MY SEAT ALTHOUGH I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT.  I RECEIVED MANY CUTS, BRUISES AND ABRASIONS TO MY LEFT HAND THAT REQUIRED 64 STITCHES, AND THE REPAIR OF 2 LACERATED TENDONS.  I ALSO RECEIVED SEVERAL SCRATCHES ON AND NEAR MY LEFT ELBOW. MY SON RECEIVED A SPRAINED RIGHT WRIST, BRUISED STOMACH, SORE NECK AND BACK. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE SLEEPING AND CONTINUE TO HAVE VIVID MEMORIES OF THE ACCIDENT.  I HAVE HAD NO USE OF MY LEFT HAND AND AM IN CONTINUOUS PAIN, UNLESS I'M HEAVILY MEDICATED.  I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO BATHE, DRESS, WASH MY HAIR, OR PREPARE MEALS AND PERFORM OTHER HOUSEHOLD DUTIES WITHOUT HELP.  I AM CURRENTLY USING MY FATHER'S CAR BECAUSE MY CARAVAN WAS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.*AK
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