Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 47000 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle was in a rear end collision, driver/passenger sides declined backwards upon impact. the passenger in the rear seat was impacted by the seatback when it declined backwards.*ak | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| The driver's seat did not hold the weight of the consumer's back. the driver's seat snapped while driving. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2003 | |||
| My grandparents own a dodge van. my grandfather was rear-ended at less than 15 mph. the front driver seat broke and fell into a reclining position. it has to be replaced. my concern is mainly for the safety of anyone sitting on the bench seat directly behind the drivers seats. *nlm | |||
| 07/12/2002 | 40000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 |
| While in motion both the driver and passenger side seats broke and collapsed causing severe injuries. *jg *jb | |||
| 07/12/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2099 | |
| We were recently rear-ended by another vehicle twice, and both front seats completely broke, and causes serious injuries to rider (tramatic concussion, head and neck injuries), injury to drivers back, neck & head....riderside also received terrible twitching in right hand and arm, and loss of use of right leg...this is a serious defect for front seats...they completely broke after throwing us backwards....the drivers seat could not be removed off of second seat...it was stuck in reclinging position! if our children had been in the car with us, it would have caused serious injuries to their legs, probably would have crushed them!!! also, our insurance company only wants to give us used seats from another crash and put our material over them and install them into our van!! this is toitally rediculous!!! ifg ours broke, then another vans seats could also be weakend by a crash, and then we could possible be killed if we should ever be struck again!!!! we want to file a formal complaint to all parties involved with the dodge front seats!!!*ak | |||
| 07/12/2002 | |||
| While driving 25 mph consumer's vehicle was hit from behind and front seats went in a reclining position ,causing injuries.*ak | |||
| While stopping at a stop light consumer was rear ended and front seats collapsed. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | 01/18/2000 | ||
| Defective seat, consumer is upset that it took 6 months to replace it. *slc | |||
| 10/06/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle was stopped in traffic. vehicle was struck behind by second vehicle at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour. problem that concerns me is that the driver's side seat broke off, my seat belt was on, so i was not thrown anywhere, but i found myself between the two front seats. | |||
| 08/20/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experienced a rear end collision which caused front seatbacks to go forward and recline. repairs were being made at independent shop. asking nhtsa to share some light on this matter. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2000 | |||
| When vehicle was impacted from rear two front seats fell into the reclining position. vehicle was in the process of being repaired. report given by insurance investigator, becky hobbs.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Metal bar on front passenger seat, gets hot enough from sun, to cause burns on leg. very uncomfortable for passenger. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 08/16/2005 | 73000 | 1 | 09/04/2004 |
| Dt: contact states the lever on the seat that is used to recline the driver's seat broke. this happened on 8-16-05. the dealer will not cover the cost of the repairs. *ak the consumer could not afford to have the seat lever fixed. *nm | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 0 | 10/10/2000 | |
| The seat reclining lever snapped off. consumer is also experiencing problems with both rear turn signals. ph | |||
| 01/11/2002 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| In a recent rear-end accident, the back of the driver and passenger seats collapsed allowing me to be thrown backward from my seat although i was wearing my seat belt. i received many cuts, bruises and abrasions to my left hand that required 64 stitches, and the repair of 2 lacerated tendons. i also received several scratches on and near my left elbow. my son received a sprained right wrist, bruised stomach, sore neck and back. i have had trouble sleeping and continue to have vivid memories of the accident. i have had no use of my left hand and am in continuous pain, unless i'm heavily medicated. i have been unable to bathe, dress, wash my hair, or prepare meals and perform other household duties without help. i am currently using my father's car because my caravan was my only means of transportation.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 1 | |||
| The passenger seat warmer started smoking and burned a hole in the seat. *jb | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/15/2000 | |||
| While driving at 65 mph consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle. upon impact, third rear seat flew forward, and the children who were seated there, sustained knee injuries. also, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupants in the crash. manufacturer was not willing to help. please provide further information. *ak | |||