NHTSA Complaint #973846 — 1990 DODGE CARAVAN

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	973846
Vehicle	1990 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Date Filed	October 24, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

EXPERIENCED REAR HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC LIFT STRUT FAILURE, WHEN LEFT SIDE STRUT DISENGAGED, FALLING ON DRIVER'S HEAD. TT

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