NHTSA Complaint #11431636 — 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11431636
Vehicle	2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 3, 2021
Date Filed	September 3, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

the rear passenger side door will not unlock or open. upon searching for possible solutions, I found that this is not an uncommon issue. This is an issue as if there is an accident, the door will not unlock or open to evacuate.

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