NHTSA Complaint #11494191 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11494191
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	November 18, 2022
Date Filed	November 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The seatbelt shoulder strap will lock and will not unlock unless you release the buckle. We came out one morning and had no power steering it is equipped with electronic power assist The dealer said that there were no recalls for this particular condition. I found out from a shop that I used to work for that there were. My wife cannot drive the vehicle in this condition via surgurey. Thanks for listenig.

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