NHTSA complaint: 2004 DODGE DURANGO — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
I HYDROPLAINED OFF THE ROAD, AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH. I SMASHED THE DRIVER SIDE FENDER INTO THE MOTOR, AND BROKE THE FRAME. ALSO, I BROKE BOTH SEATS IN THE FRONT BACK.THE DODGE INVESTIGATOR TOTALED IT . I ASKED DODGE WHAT THE WERE GOING TO DO, THEY SAID THAT I HAD TO HIT THE POLE DIRECTLY IN THE FRONT. I GUESS THE FRONT FENDER ISN'T FRONT ENOUGH, OR BREAKING THE FRAME IN THE FRONT ISN'T ENOUGH. THE SEATS BROKE BACK AND MY SEATBELT DIDN'T KEEP ME IN MY SEAT, I ENDED UP IN THE BACK. I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BROKEN WRIST,L AND MY SHOULDER. THE HOOD IS SMASHED AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD, THE FRONT BUMPER TORE OFF.*AK
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation