Vehicle entrapment
NHTSA investigated and closed this without ordering a recall.
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
- Opened
- May 1, 2023
- Closed
- Aug 15, 2024
- Model years
- 2009
- Type
- Preliminary Evaluation
Summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. Â During this investigation, ODI collected information and evidence related to the defect allegation and incident, from the manufacturer and involved parties. The information and evidence collected in this initial phase was insufficient to make a defect determination. ODI has upgraded this investigation to an Engineering Analysis (EA24003) to develop a more comprehensive understanding of whether a potential safety defect exists. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Vehicles under investigation (2)
- DODGE JOURNEY2009
- DODGE JOURNEY AWD2009
Source: NHTSA investigation PE23008. Investigations are NHTSA's review of a potential safety issue and may or may not result in a recall.