NHTSA Complaint #822285 — 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 822285 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
DRIVER LIFTED THE HANDLE OF SEAT AND THERE WAS A HOLE WHICH WAS LOCATED UNDERNEATH HANDLE. THIS HOLE CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO GET FINGER CAUGHT AND COMPLETELY CUT OFF. DEALER SAID WHEN THEY COME UP WITH AN IDEA TO FIX PROBLEM THEY WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER. ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 24 HOURS. *AK
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