NHTSA Complaint #544818 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	544818
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	February 21, 1999
Date Filed	April 7, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

FRONT SEAT HINGE MADE OF 3 STEEL SLOTTED PLATES, THE MIDDLE PLATE SLIDES W/MOVEMENT OF SEAT. WITH SEATBACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ALL THREE SLOTS LINE UP, ALLOWING CHILD TO EASILY INSERT FINGER THROUGH HOLE. UPON MOVING SEATBACK FORWARD, MIDDLE PLATE SLID, AMPUTATING CHILDS INDEX FINGER.

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