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2008 FORD FUSION — SEATS

fire · 911870 · 2012-03-27

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
FUSION
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
26,000
Speed
30 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEATED SEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE AN EXPLANATION OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 5/21/12 *BF

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10453250
Machine
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