# 2001 DODGE DURANGO — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `953761` · 2012-12-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 165,000
- **Speed:** 1 mph
## Narrative
WHEN TURNING INTO A CHURCH PARKING LOT FOR A WEDDING. THE DURANGO WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND (AT ABOUT 40 MPH) AND THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE AND I WAS LAID BACK UNABLE TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL OR STEERING WHEEL. THE DURANGO TRAVELED APPROX 20 FEET BEFORE HITTING A PARKED JEEP. THE PASSENGER AND I BOTH RECEIVED INJURIES AND CURRENTLY UNDER CARE. DODGE NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THE FAULTY PARTS IN THE DRIVER ELECTRIC SEATS THAT ARE CAUSING THE ROCKING BACK AND FORTH CAUSING THE MOUNTING BRACKETS TO FAIL AND BRAKE. I HAVE SEEN NOT POSTS OF DEATHS OCCURRING BUT IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT DOES. WE WERE VERY LUCKY.   *TR
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