Issue ID | 514776 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10101469 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 16/11/04 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Complaint received via e-mail. My vehicle was met with an accident on route 516, old bridge, nj. My vehicle was hit from behind by a school bus and pushed into a lamp pole. My vehicle is totaled as per state farm insurance. Both air bag failed to work. The driver and passenger seats collapsed backward instead of protecting our neck and body. The vehicle is with state farm insurance. *jb. Also, driver and passenger seats collapsed backwards, resulting in two injuries. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OLD BRIDGE, NJ |
VIN pattern | 2B4GP2432VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/10/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CIRCLE DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | BRICK |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code |