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2000 DODGE DURANGO — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

crash1 injured · 527434 · 2005-03-23

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DURANGO
Year
2000
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Miles at failure
73,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE WAITING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT MOUND TO SEPARATE AND DRIVER COLLAPSED IN THE REAR SEAT. THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SEAT BROKE IN HALF ON BOTH SIDES. DRIVER WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH BACK PAINS.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10115686
Machine
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