The contact owned a 2006 Acura MDX. While the contact's vehicle was idling at a traffic light, it was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact heard an abnormal noise and the front driver's seat fractured in half. Also, the seat belt became detached during the impact. The air bag deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the left knee, back, neck, and hip. The contact was transported via ambulance to the hospital for medical attention. The contact was currently seeing a chiropractor and receiving treatment for her back and neck. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Oxnard, CA, USA