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2011 FORD TAURUS — SEATS

fire1 injured · 1026332 · 2013-12-11

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
TAURUS
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
58,325

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT OVERHEATED. THE SEAT WARMER BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND THE CONTACT'S COAT, CAUSING BURNS TO THE CONTACT'S SKIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,325.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10555560
Machine
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