NHTSA Complaint #513666 — 1991 FORD ESCORT

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	513666
Vehicle	1991 FORD ESCORT
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	July 1, 1995
Date Filed	January 23, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

MOTORIZED SHOULDER STRAPS TIGHTENED TOO MUCH AND TOO QUICKLY ALMOST STRANGLING DRIVER'S WIFE; ALSO, STARTER , SITUATED IN A "HEAT SINK" BENEATH MANIFOLD/NEXT TO FIREWALL, OVERHEATED AND BURNED ITSELF OUT. *AK

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