NHTSA Complaint #8003764 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8003764
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	January 31, 2002
Date Filed	February 8, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH A BOLT IN DRIVERS SEAT UNEXPECTEDLY BROKE AND CAUSED SEATBACK TO FALL INTO SECOND ROW OF SEATS. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FOOT HIT ACCELERATOR PEDAL, INCREASING SPEED OF VEHICLE, AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE TRAVELED AN ESTIMATED DISTANCE OF 50-60 FEET BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TREE. DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. NOTE: PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK

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