NHTSA Complaint #10040494 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040494
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Date Filed	September 24, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FELL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER ACROSS THE ROAD. *AK

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