NHTSA Complaint #8004686 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8004686
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	February 20, 2002
Date Filed	February 27, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 5 MPH REAR END COLLISION, HITTING A TREE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. *AKJG

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