NHTSA Complaint #10141387 — 2005 FORD ESCAPE
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10141387 |
| Vehicle | 2005 FORD ESCAPE |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS ON THE FRONT SEATS ARE DANGEROUS. THERE IS NO PADDING TO COVER THE METAL POSTS IN THE BACK OF THE SEAT. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT HAVE ANY PROTECTION FROM THE METAL POSTS. THE SERVICE DEALER SAID THIS IS THE DESIGN OF THE CLOTH SEATS IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB
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