NHTSA Complaint #10018147 — 1992 SATURN SL

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10018147
Vehicle	1992 SATURN SL
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 24, 2003
Date Filed	May 5, 2003
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED AND THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT BACK COLLASPED. THE BACK OF THE SEAT SLAMMED DOWN SO HARD THAT IF A PASSENGER WAS SITTING THERE THERE LEGS WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED. "POOR DESIGN", STATES CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

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