NHTSA Complaint #701244 — 1997 FORD F-150

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	701244
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-150
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 1, 1997
Date Filed	February 23, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

PROBLEM: THE CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST IN THE FRONT BENCH SEAT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN IT IS IN THE DOWN POSITION FOR USE. THIS ARMREST CONTAINS A SINGLE, RECESSED CUP HOLDER LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ARMREST WHEN IT IS IN THE DOWN POSITION. ANY CUP CONTAINING A LIQUID, SUCH AS HOT COFFEE, CAN BE PROPELLED INTO THE BACK SEAT AND CAUSE POTENTIAL SEVERE INJURY TO A PASSENGER. *AK

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