NHTSA Complaint #10003982 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10003982
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of Incident	January 15, 2003
Date Filed	January 15, 2003
Mileage	4,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT WIRE WAS OVERHEATING AND EVENTUALLY BURNED, THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

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