Seats Problems of Lexus ES300

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Lexus Es300. While the contact was stopped in traffic, the vehicle was rear ended at 45 mph by another vehicle. Both the front driver and passenger seats collapsed. As a result, the rear passengers sustained traumatic brain injuries that required medical attention. The driver and front passenger sustained head injuries, but did not require medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 1997 Lexus Es300. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driver unknowingly fell asleep and crashed into a guard rail. The vehicle flipped over twice, causing the driver to be injured. The front passenger's seat was fully reclined on the track frame with the occupant being secured with the seat belt as the crash occurred. The front passenger was killed. The contact stated that the fatality was contributed to the front passenger seat feature, which allowed the seat to recline substantially as designed by the manufacturer. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage and the VIN were unavailable.

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There was no deployment of the airbag and the two front seats fully reclined during the accident.

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