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Vehicle was rear ended while at a complete stop. Driver's side and passenger's side seat backs collapsed. Driver and passenger sustained neck injuries.
While waiting at a red light, the consumers vehicle was struck from the behind by another vehicle, driving from 55 to 60 mph. At the moment of impact the drivers seat back collapsed, slamming the consumer onto the rear seats. Seat belts were worn at the time of the collision. The police arrived on the scene and cited the other driver. The consumer suffered neck and spinal injuries. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
40 to 60 mph rear end crash by BMW into stationary (trans in drive, waiting to exit expressway) 2003 Dodge Caravan sport - (only driver and front passenger in Caravan, both with seat belts fastened) all seat backs collapsed backward, including middle bench, both driver and passenger were flung back causing neck injuries. If a child had been sitting on the middle bench seat they may have been crushed. In addition the driver side visor detached completely (electrical wires torn out from visor light) and flew into the drivers face. The Caravan after being hit was pushed into the next car in front of it. Neither the driver side or passenger side airbags deployed.
- Hillsborough, NJ, USA
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