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2015 FORD C-MAX — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

crash1 injured · 1644209 · 2020-02-06

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
C-MAX
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Miles at failure
94,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD C-MAX HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, PUSHING HER VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS WELL AS THE DRIVER' S SIDE SEAT HEADREST DETACHED EXPOSING THE TWO METAL RODS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF SHE WAS HIT AGAIN THE POSTS WOULD HAVE ENTERED THE HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS PER THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS THE ONLY PERSON WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NECK, RIGHT HAND, KNEE AND HIP THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MILEAGE WAS 94,000

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11307509
Machine
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