NHTSA Complaint #511432 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

CHILD SEAT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	511432
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	CHILD SEAT
Date of Incident	November 18, 1996
Date Filed	December 31, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OR

Consumer Description

BUILT IN CHILD SEAT DESIGN ALLOWS CHILD'S LEG TO SLIP OUT OF SEAT/HANG BETWEEN DOOR AND SEAR, ALSO DESIGN OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON CHILD SEAT CAUSES DISCOMFORT/PAIN FOR CHILDREN.

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