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1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

crash1 injured · 454963 · 2004-02-14

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
GRAND CARAVAN
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Miles at failure
70,000

Severity

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

Narrative

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND STRUCK FROM BEHIND. BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS BROKE REARWARD INTO A FULLY RECLINED POSITION. THE DRIVERS SEAT STRUCK A 4 YEAR OLD CHILD WHO WAS SEATED IN THE SECOND ROW AND RESTRAINED WITH THE LAP-SHOULDER BELT. THE CHILD SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10058166
Machine
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