NHTSA Complaint #11528904 — 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11528904
Vehicle	2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	June 9, 2023
Date Filed	June 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The headrest on the front passenger seat randomly deployed due to design defect. The plastic housing that holds the pin broke under the regular stress of the spring causing the headrest to deploy without warning.

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