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2002 DODGE RAM VAN — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

1 injured · 616580 · 2007-03-14

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM VAN
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Miles at failure
15,385

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE 1500 RAM VAN. DURING A ROUTINE TUNE UP ON THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT WAS LYING ON FLOOR WITH HIS BACK FACING THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN THE POWER SEAT BUTTON WAS ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS PINED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE PEDAL WELL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE SWITCH TO PULL THE SEAT BACK. SOMEONE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST HIM DUE TO THE SEAT BEING PUSHED FORWARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ONLY OPTION WAS TO USE THE JAWS OF LIFE TO CUT THE DRIVER SEAT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT LOCATION OF THE SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 15,385. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED A COPY OF INCIDENT REPORT FROM WATERFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT. UPDATE 05/10/07*TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10185044
Machine
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