NHTSA Complaint #857479 — 1998 FORD ESCORT
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 3 Injuries 1 Death Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 857479 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 3 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A REAR END ACCIDENT WERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BECAME TOTALLY DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
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