NHTSA Complaint #10487360 — 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10487360
Vehicle	2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 13, 2012
Date Filed	December 4, 2012
Mileage	54,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SUDDENLY COLLAPSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE WELDED OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 1/17/13 *CN UPDATED 01/24/13

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