NHTSA Complaint #10761883 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10761883
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 4, 2015
Date Filed	September 6, 2015
Mileage	54,963 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

WELDS HAVE BROKEN ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING IT TO LEAN AND TILT TO THE SIDE. IT IS UNSAFE TO SUPPORT A PERSON AND COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL BACK INJURY WHILE DRIVING.

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