NHTSA Complaint #10039030 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10039030 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 77,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT RECLINE LEVER BROKE OFF. THE SEAT IS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD, PREVENTING ACCESS TO THE REAR FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE METAL IS TOO WEAK AND AT AN AWKWARD POSITION. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE, EVEN THROUGH THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FAULTY PART AS THE REPLACEMENT PART IS DESIGNED WITH A THICKER METAL. *JB
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