# 1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — EQUIPMENT
> NHTSA complaint `867210` · 2011-07-15 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** TOWN AND COUNTRY
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT
## Narrative
A TALL BEVERAGE GLASS WAS PLACED IN THE CUP HOLDER OF THE VAN. SINCE THE AIR CONDITIONING ON/OFF BUTTON IS POSITIONED IN LINE WITH THE CUP HOLDER, THE BUTTON WAS UNKNOWINGLY PRESSED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WAS DISABLED WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO BECOME EXCESSIVELY HOT AND THE PERSON INSIDE SUFFERED A HEAT STROKE. THIS IS A BLATANT DESIGN FLAW!!!!!
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