NHTSA Complaint #11185868 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11185868
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	March 8, 2019
Date Filed	March 11, 2019
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DURING THE ACCIDENT, THE BACK SEAT FELL DOWN. I AM ASSUMING IT HAPPENED DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT BUT IT WAS TERRIFYING BECAUSE SOMETIMES WE HAVE OUR CHILDREN REAR FACING IN THAT VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE FREEWAY AND THE GLASS WAS BROKEN IN THE BACK FROM THE IMPACT.

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