NHTSA Complaint #10007554 — 2003 FORD FOCUS SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10007554
Vehicle	2003 FORD FOCUS
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	January 31, 2003
Date Filed	February 15, 2003
Mileage	3,500 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

SEDAN WAS REAR-ENDED RESULTING IN LIMITED FLEXIBLE BUMPER DAMAGE. SUBSTANTIAL SPINAL DAMAGE TO THE HEALTHY, 22 YEAR OLD DRIVER WHO WAS SECURELY SEAT-BELTED INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WHAT WAS LACKING IN THE SEAT DESIGN TO PROTECT THE DRIVER FROM SUCH INJURIES? PH

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