NHTSA Complaint #11430069 — 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11430069
Vehicle	2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	August 14, 2021
Date Filed	August 23, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Passenger front seat headrest deployed while vehicle was parked. No collision occurred to initiate this. I see this is a huge issue online with to s of caravan owners. This really should be recalled before someone gets really hurt if sitting in one of these seats and it occurs without reason!

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