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Do Minivan Doors Pop Open on the Road?
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Imagine buckling your kids into a vehicle and then closing your van door only to have it reopen while you’re driving. Chevrolet Uplander owner Elana Collins said it happened to her and she feared for her children’s safety. To me, this is a big deal,” Collins said. “I have my four-year-old sitting next to that door.” She said the rear power door of her 2006 Chevrolet Uplander minivan would pop open on its own. “There is no way to predict when it’s going to happen,” she said. “[If it] opens on its own at 55 miles an hour, somebody could fall out, debris could come in and hit a child.” The National Highway Traffic Safety administration said it’s investigating the situation and confirmed Uplander owners have filed at least at least 12 complaints. More : abcnews.go.com |
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