NHTSA Complaint #11543944 — 2013 FORD FOCUS

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11543944
Vehicle	2013 FORD FOCUS
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	September 11, 2023
Date Filed	September 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The seatbelts in these cars do not retract. After it is buckled, it sits loose on the person wearing it. Is an accident, the seatbelt will provide no help, causing me, or one of my passangers to be hurt. 3 of the 4 belts in my car are basically useless. This is not only an issue in my car. I've noticed after working on several of these cars (ide assume from the years 2012-2018) they don't work. I have several friends and relatives with a model in between those years, and it can be duplicated in their cars too. This is a major issue, and needs to be addressed in all models of this vehicle

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