NHTSA Complaint #10087148 — 2004 FORD FOCUS

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10087148
Vehicle	2004 FORD FOCUS
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 26, 2004
Date Filed	August 4, 2004
Mileage	350 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER AFTER BEING PUSHED IN GETTING HOT POPPED OUT OF THE HOLDER AND LANDED EITHER ON THE OCCUPANT'S LAP OR ON THE CARPETING. WHEN THIS WAS SHOWN TO THE RENTAL COMPANY, AND A DEMONSTRATION WAS DONE, THE LIGHTER BURNED THE REPRESENTATIVE'S LEGS. THIS WAS A BUDGET RENTAL VEHICLE.*AK

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