NHTSA Complaint #11485872 — 2013 FORD EXPLORER

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11485872
Vehicle	2013 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	September 12, 2022
Date Filed	September 22, 2022
Mileage	76,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the second-row driver’s side seat belt had malfunctioned and would not safely secure the passenger. The contact indicated that the seat belt buckle mechanism had failed and could not be latched. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 76,000.

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