NHTSA Complaint #10230821 — 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10230821
Vehicle	2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	January 30, 2006
Date Filed	June 12, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS TWISTED FROM THE BASE OF THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNWIND THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE CONTACT IS ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT, BUT IT MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,182 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,567. UPDATED 07/08/08. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T PERFORM AS DESIGNED UNTIL AFTER THE IMPACT. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED. UPDATED

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