NHTSA Complaint #701238 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 701238 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD WINDSTAR |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKE DURING REAREND COLLISION CAUSING MORE SEVERE INJURIES TO DRIVERS NECK,BACK AND ARMS THAN IF IT HAD NOT BROKEN.
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