NHTSA Complaint #10440866 — 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10440866
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 27, 2011
Date Filed	December 21, 2011
Mileage	7,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT HEADRESTS WERE SITTING TOO HIGH, OBSCURING HER VISION OF THE ROADWAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES OR REVERSE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING BEHIND THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEAD RESTS WERE DESIGNED IN A SPECIFIC MANNER AND COULD NOT BE REDESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500. UPDATED 04/10/12*LJ UPDATED 04/11/12

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