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2003 DODGE NEON — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

crash1 injured · 529823 · 2005-04-06

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
NEON
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Miles at failure
27,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP FROM 35 MPH AND THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S KNEE TO HIT THE DASHBOARD, AND HIS CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER DECLINED TRANSPORTATION TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10117551
Machine
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