NHTSA Complaint #730640 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	730640
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 1, 2000
Date Filed	September 14, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

SEAT BACK FAILURE DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT, BOLT FRACTURED, SEAT BACK FELL TO RECLINE, LOSS OF CONTROL POSSIBLE IF AT DRIVING SPEED

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