This is the exact same picture and write-up they had last year. I think
it's crap as I've walked away from my accident (head on with a concrete lamp
pole). Truck was written off, but I'm ok. Alright, I wasn't going too
fast, but still. This seems a little overboard to me.
Norah
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Looper
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 9:26 PM
> To: dakota
> Subject: DML: dakota crash tests: not good...
>
>
> Here's the link and a quote
>
> OVERALL EVALUATION: POOR The driver space wasn't
> maintained well in the frontal offset crash test. The
> steering column moved upward and the dummy's head
> struck the steering wheel through the airbag. High
> forces on the head and neck indicate the likelihood of
> injury. Intrusion into the driver footwell contributed
> to the possibility of leg injuries.
>
> http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/small_pickups/dakota.htm
>
>
>
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