NHTSA Complaint #489473 — 1990 DODGE CARAVAN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 489473 |
| Vehicle | 1990 DODGE CARAVAN |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
LIFTGATE LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING LIFTGATE TO OPEN AND THREW REAR PASSENGER OUT OF VAN, RESULTING IN HIS DEATH. *SKD
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