NHTSA Complaint #725111 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	725111
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	July 4, 2000
Date Filed	July 25, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

SEAT WILL NOT RETURN AFTER 'DUMP-SLIDE' IS USED. A LEVER ACUTATES THE SEAT BACK TO TILT FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLIDES FORWARD TO LET IN REAR SEAT PASSENGERS ON DRIVERS SIDE (NO SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE). SEAT WILL NOT RETURN AND SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHEN ACCERATING/BRAKING.*AK

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