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1998 DODGE DURANGO — SEATS

1 injured · 331022 · 2002-01-21

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DURANGO
Year
1998
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE LUMBAR SUPPORT LEVER WAS ACTIVATED BY MY HUSBAND AND WHEN ACTIVATED, IT STICKS OUT BEYOND THE DRIVER'S SEAT ABOUT 1/2 INCH. WHEN I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, MY LOWER BACK HIT THE LEVER RESULTING IN TWO BULGED DISCS AND A TEAR IN THE L4-S1 REGION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE SEVERITY OF THE INJURY HAS RESULTED IN APPROXIMATELY $10,000 OF MEDICAL BILLS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW IN THAT A LUMBAR SUPPORT LEVER SHOULD NOT BE IN THE PATHWAY OF ONE'S BACK WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
757151
Machine
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