NHTSA Complaint #10066174 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10066174
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 14, 2003
Date Filed	April 14, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSED REARWARD DURING LOW SPEED REAR-IMPACT COLLISION. DRIVER EJECTED INTO BACK SEAT. BROKEN NECK. QUADRIPLEGIA.

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