NHTSA Complaint #724772 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	724772
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Date of Incident	June 17, 2000
Date Filed	June 30, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

SEAT BELT CATCH RELEASED WHEN EXTREME SIDE IMPACT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. *AK

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