NHTSA Complaint #10322097 — 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10322097
Vehicle 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
Component SEATS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 75,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MD

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. SUDDENLY, THE BACK HEEL AREA OF THE SHOE WAS STUCK INSIDE OF THE LEVER THAT RETRACTS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE TWO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER AND AUTHORIZED DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000. UPDATED 05/12/10 *BF UPDATED 05/14/10.*JB

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