Issue ID | 661403 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10216619 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 31/01/08 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that her 6 and 7 year old sons were both slightly leaning over the seat, and one of them pressed a button. The seat suddenly released and pinned both children between the well of the vehicle and the tailgate. They were both complaining that they could not breathe. The contact exited the vehicle and released the tailgate. Both children fell out of the vehicle and their heads struck the cement. The seven year old sustained a bump on his head and stated that his head hurt. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 1,497. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1497 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
VIN pattern | 1D8HN44H68BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/01/08 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | ADVANTAGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 612-866-49178 |
Dealer's city | MINNEAPOLIS |
Dealer's state code | MN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 55423 |