NHTSA Complaint #745169 — 2001 FORD EXPLORER SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	745169
Vehicle	2001 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS
Date Filed	May 15, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE REAR SEATS DO NOT LOCK DOWN, CAUSING THE TOP OF SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE EXITS THE BACK SEAT. WHEN THE SEAT COMES FORWARD IT OPENS A PINCH POINT THAT HAS PINCHED THE HANDS OF 3 THAT HAVE RIDDEN IN THE BACK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL AGES BUT ESPECIALLY YOUNG CHILDREN!*AK

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