# 2003 DODGE NEON — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
> NHTSA complaint `529823` · 2005-04-06 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## 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
## 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
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