NHTSA Complaint #10460132 — 2012 FORD FOCUS

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10460132
Vehicle	2012 FORD FOCUS
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	May 1, 2012
Date Filed	May 31, 2012
Mileage	5 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN LAYING ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD REST, IT WOULD FALL IN BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE HEAD REST HOLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD REST WAS DESIGNED THAT IT COULD NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN AND CONNECT WITH THE TOP OF THE SEAT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 513.

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