NHTSA Complaint #567257 — 1999 SAAB 9-5

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	567257
Vehicle	1999 SAAB 9-5
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	September 25, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATED THE REAR BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FOR THE REAR SEAT BELTS APPEAR TO BE THOSE FROM A 9-5 SEDAN, THE REAR SEAT SAFETY BELTS OVERLAPS, MAKING THEM DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND UNLATCH, WHEN THE REAR SEAT BUCKLE IS LATCHED, ITS HIP BELT COVERS THE BUCKLE FOR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BELT, WITH THESE 2 BELTS BUCKLED, THE CENTER BELT HAS A SHARP TWIST WHERE IT CROSSES THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BUCKLE, ADDITIONALLY, WHEN INDIVIDUALLY BUCKLED WITH THE SHOULDER STRAPS FLAT, THE REAR CENTER AND DRIVERS SIDE HIP BELTS HAVE A TWIST IN THEM.*JB

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