# 1998 HONDA ACCORD — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `249530` · 2000-10-11 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
MY VEHICLE WAS HIT DIRECTLY FROM BEHIND AT HIGH IMPACT.  AT IMPACT, MY DRIVER'S SEAT WENT TO THE RECLINING POSITION.  AFTER THE IMPACT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MANUAL SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER HAD BEEN PULLED COMPLETELY OFF OF THE SEAT, APPARENTLY DUE TO ENTANGLEMENT WITH THE SEAT BELT DURING THE IMPACT.*AK
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