NHTSA Complaint #11445634 — 2010 SUBARU FORESTER SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11445634
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	December 29, 2021
Date Filed	December 30, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The left side of drivers seat collapsed. Upon inspection, the metal tab that was spot welded to the seat frame failed. The metal tab connects the left front of the seat to the power seat motor components and rail. The power seat no longer works and the seat sags noticeably to the front left. This failure occurred during normal driving conditions, and is typically not overloaded (the primary driver weighs approximately 105lbs). The car has low mileage - 65,380 miles at last service in August.

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