| Issue ID | 640941 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10200152 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/08/07 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was involved in an traffic accident when another car turned left in front of my car at a light. The airbags deployed and my seatbelt appeared to work. I only had a minor burn mark probably from the airbag, a bruise on one hand and a bruise on my right knee which probably came from the cover of the lower airbag under the steering wheel. There is no problem with these. My wife, the passenger, has bad bruises, some with scraps, across her body from her left waist to her right shoulder. Her right hand is badly bruised and appears one or more fingers were bent backwards from being jammed into the dashboard. She also has bruises on her upper thighs. It appears the seatbelt failed to work and the airbag stopped her or the seatbelt failed to lock on impact then suddenly locked. This assumption coming because of the type injuries. I feel this should be brought to someone's attention. I checked the website for dodge/chrysler but could not find a link to notify them. I know you do watch for potential problems so i am sending this complaint to you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRANKFORT, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L16RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 3 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | SOUTH OAK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 708-748501 |
| Dealer's city | MATTESON |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |