NHTSA Complaint #828383 — 1989 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	828383
Vehicle	1989 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Date of Incident	August 24, 1998
Date Filed	September 30, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DURING A HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO GO FORWARD AND CRUSHING THE OCCUPANT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. PREVIOUSLY HAD RECALL DONE FOR THE SEATBACK BOLTS. *AK

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