NHTSA Complaint #10321732 — 2008 MERCURY SABLE SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10321732
Vehicle	2008 MERCURY SABLE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	March 3, 2010
Date Filed	March 24, 2010
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGERS SEAT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000. UPDATED 05/11/10. *LJ

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