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  Defect Investigation of Improper Height For Head Restraints

Investigation of Improper Height For Head Restraints

Subject: Improper height for head restraints
Components covered:
  • Seats head restraint
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jul. 28, 1998. It was closed on Sep. 28, 1998. The petitioner alleged that the driver's seat head restraint was not high enough at it highest position to protect him from neck injuries sustained during a rear impact collision
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

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