NHTSA Complaint #10513989 — 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10513989
Vehicle	2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	January 28, 2013
Date Filed	May 29, 2013
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HILL CURVE TURN HE LOST CONTROL ON ICY WET ROAD AND HIT A TREE HE DIED ON 01/29/2013 HE WAS 18 YEARS OLD HE WAS GOING TO SCHOOL AND WORKING. *TR

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