NHTSA Complaint #10447103 — 2012 FORD EXPLORER

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10447103
Vehicle	2012 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	January 21, 2012
Date Filed	February 8, 2012
Mileage	3,112 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE BEING REDESIGNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS AWAITING NEW PARTS FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,112 UPDATED 02/27/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ALSO FAILED. UPDATED 02/28/12

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