Investigation DP98007: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 28, 1998

Closed

Sep 28, 1998

Model years

1996

Subject

Improper height for head restraints

Component: Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Summary

Nhtsa was petitioned to commence a defect investigation of the subject vehicles on july 28, 1998.the petition alleges that the driver's seat head restraint was not high enough at its highest position to protect him from neck injuries sustained during a rear impact collision.other than the subject petitin, odi has received no other complaints of inadequate head restraint height for the subject vehicles.ford motor company's compliance data shows that the subject vehicles met the head restraint height requirement of fmvss no. 202, head restraints. Therefore, the petition is denied.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis239 complaints