NHTSA Complaint #812521 — 1989 DODGE COLT SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	812521
Vehicle	1989 DODGE COLT
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	October 10, 1996
Date Filed	May 27, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR IN CLOSED POSITION. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

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