NHTSA Complaint #10242217 — 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10242217 |
| Vehicle | 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 41,529 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE MOVED BACKWARDS IN THE SEAT. WHEN HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT MOVED FORWARD. THE SEAT TRACK WOULD NOT LOCK IN POSITION. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NEW SEAT TRACS WERE NEEDED IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,986 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,529. UPDATED 10/14/08 *BF UPDATED 10/16/08. *JB
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