# 1998 DODGE DURANGO — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
> NHTSA complaint `434666` · 2003-10-10 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- **Miles at failure:** 98,600
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT RELEASED ALL OF THE R-134 A INTO THE ENCLOSED CAB. I WAS EXPOSED TO THE SUBSTANCE FOR QUITE AWHILE BEFORE I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I FINALLY PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. I HAD SEVERE HEADACHES AND NAUSEA FOR A COUPLE DAYS. IF I HAD AN INFANT IN THE VEHICLE, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A DEATH DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION.  *LA
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