NHTSA Complaint #854791 — 1996 FORD ESCORT

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	854791
Vehicle	1996 FORD ESCORT
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	July 26, 1996
Date Filed	January 7, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY A VAN, UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE IN HALF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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