Issue ID | 1473912 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11101459 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 12/06/18 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dogs in vehicle in front passenger side and rear passenger side. Dog in front may have come in contact with switch or control backlombar seat rest opened to fold open to rear ( sleep position ) front back rest trapped and crushed dog sleeping on rear passenger side, required emergency stop on highway to attempt to locate seat switch in order to release dog from position. Dog ( 48 pounds ) suffered major injuries, internal bleeding and liver damage due to rat trap like setup or front seat violent motion towards rear and no safety restraint mechanism to prevent seat from pinning rear passengers in place. Will submit civil court case to recover losses and medical fees for injured pet. This vehicle presents a major safety hazard considering there are no safety mechanisms preventing the front seat from opening in such a manner. Have owned lots of cars and have been driving with dogs for 25 years now and never come across something like this before, will get rid of this vehicle asap |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUSTIN, VT |
VIN pattern | 1C4SDJCT5JCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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