NHTSA Complaint #833308 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	833308
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Date of Incident	July 8, 1998
Date Filed	January 11, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS. WHEN THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BACK SEAT TILTED UP AND THE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED INTO THE AIR. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER JAMMED HER HEAD AGAINST THE CEILING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ON 2-DOOR MODEL. *AK

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