NHTSA Complaint #10498070 — 2012 HONDA ACCORD

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10498070
Vehicle	2012 HONDA ACCORD
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	October 12, 2011
Date Filed	February 13, 2013
Mileage	15 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

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