Issue ID | 1516754 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11153978 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 07/11/18 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Front passenger active restraint headrest deployed while driving without collision or other known event on city street at posted speed. My teenage son sitting in seat while restrained was struck in back of the head when headrest deployed forward, but he was not injured by this event. The headrest cannot be repaired or reset, and fiat chrysler america (dodge) has discontinued this part and no longer keeps it in stock for replacement nor do they offer an alternative part to make the seat/headrest safe and serviceable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GLENDALE, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1C4SDHCT3DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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