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2018 FORD EDGE — SEATS

1 injured · 1751693 · 2021-06-11

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EDGE
Year
2018
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS

Severity

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

Narrative

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side seat adjustment rails had sharp edges. Due to the seat tracks sharp edges, the contact punctured her left leg on the track upon entering the vehicle. The contact sought medical treatment for her injury and was treated for an infection to the wound on her left leg. The contact went to the dealer and notified them of the issue. The dealer decided to place tape on the edges of both seat adjustment tracks to prevent any further injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11420534
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown