NHTSA Complaint #10079290 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10079290
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	June 15, 2004
Date Filed	June 16, 2004
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO LOCK. THE LATCH PLATE DID NOT LOCK IN THE BUCKLE. THIS RENDERED THE SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.*AK

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