NHTSA Complaint #709290 — 1997 GEO METRO

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	709290
Vehicle	1997 GEO METRO
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	June 24, 1999
Date Filed	July 27, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THE CAR, IN FACT I WOULD DISCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM PURCHASING THE CAR AND I HAVE. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AND SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BREAKING.

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