NHTSA Complaint #11473153 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11473153
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	July 9, 2022
Date Filed	July 9, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

The front passenger seat belts do not lock during hard braking. Seats belts fail to lock and engage. This is a very serious safety issues. If we were to get into an accident I fear the possible damage during impact

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