# 1989 DODGE DAKOTA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
> NHTSA complaint `70176` · 1997-03-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
## Narrative
MANUAL SHIFT 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION,  IGNITION WAS ON , AND VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING IGNITION,  PUMPED THE STARTER, CRANKED TOO FAR, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, OCCUPNACY WAS OUT OF VEHICLE AND ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNOCKED DOWN DRIVER.   *AK
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