NHTSA Complaint #10128435 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10128435
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	July 2, 2005
Date Filed	July 12, 2005
Mileage	161,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WY

Consumer Description

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO STAY LATCHED, OR SOMETIMES BECOMES UNLATCHED WITH DRIVERS FORWARD BODY MOTION (EXTEND LINE OF SIGHT, CHANGE RADIO/CLIMATE SETTINGS, TURN ON LIGHTS, ETC.). AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT IS NOT A RELIABLE SAFETY RESTRAINT. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS FIND A REPLACEMENT PART.

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