NHTSA Complaint #10469561 — 2012 FORD FIESTA

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10469561
Vehicle	2012 FORD FIESTA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	August 4, 2012
Date Filed	August 7, 2012
Mileage	80 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM BECAME DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HIS LEFT RING FINGER WAS CUT BY A SHARP METAL SHARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80.

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