NHTSA Complaint #809802 — 1989 FORD FESTIVA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 809802 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD FESTIVA |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE SEAT BELT RECALL, AND DEALER ORDERED THE WRONG BUCKLES. NOW CONSUMER HAS TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR MORE BEFORE DEALER COULD ORDER THE RIGHT BUCKLES. *AK
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