NHTSA Complaint #710521 — 1989 FORD TAURUS SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	710521
Vehicle	1989 FORD TAURUS
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	July 10, 1999
Date Filed	August 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING LUG BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FLOP BACKWARD AT EVERY START. THE PIECE IS A SMALL STAMPED METAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SEAT FRAME TO THE FLOOR. THE BREAK IS ABOUT 2 INCH LONG. HALF THE BREAK IS SHINY AND HALF IS RUSTY, INDICATING THAT THE PART MAY HAVE BEEN PARTIALLY BROKEN WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. THE SERVICE MGR SAYS HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS PART BROKEN, BUT FORD HAD A REPLACEMENT FOR THIS OBSCURE PART AVAILABLE LOCALLY. THERE ARE SEVERAL BREAKS IN THE SEAT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY. TOTAL COSTS FOR PARTS ALONE $435 + $145!

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