NHTSA Complaint #803056 — 1996 FORD F-150

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	803056
Vehicle	1996 FORD F-150
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	August 24, 1996
Date Filed	November 5, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WY

Consumer Description

VEHICLE'S SIDE BENCH SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER A WATER BOTTLE SAT FOR 5 MINUTES, APPARENTLY THE REFLECTION THROUGH THE WINDOW AND GLASS CAUSED THE CLOTH MATERIAL TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

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