# 1997 DODGE DAKOTA — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `424532` · 2003-08-12 · 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:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 67,182
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN THE RAIN DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF  VEHICLE AND HIT A UTILITY POLE HEAD ON. FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.  BOTH DRIVER AND  PASSENGER WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS.  THE DRIVERS NOSE WAS BRUISED.  PASSENGER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD.   PASSENGER'S FACE WAS BRUISED AND  WINDSHIELD CRACKED.  *AK
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