NHTSA Complaint #10029354 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10029354
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Date of Incident	January 18, 2003
Date Filed	July 16, 2003
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. AS A RESULT, DRIVER SUSTAINED MASSIVE HEAD INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

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