NHTSA Complaint #974157 — 1987 DODGE CARAVAN

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	974157
Vehicle	1987 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of Incident	June 12, 1992
Date Filed	October 30, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THOMAS SCHULER:ABOVE NO: REAR LIFTGATE CAME OPEN UPON REAR IMPACT; 6 AND 4 YEAR OLD OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED OUT OF REAR DOOR; 6 YEAR OLD KILLED; SPEED 60 MPH.

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