NHTSA Complaint #11478092 — 2013 FORD FUSION

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11478092
Vehicle	2013 FORD FUSION
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	August 3, 2022
Date Filed	August 8, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

When the car interior gets very hot, the driver's seat belt tensioner refuses to disengage, preventing the driver from fastening his seat belt. This has occurred several times, over several summers; this was not just a one-time occurrence.

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