NHTSA Complaint #813528 — 1994 DODGE SPIRIT

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	813528
Vehicle	1994 DODGE SPIRIT
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Date of Incident	May 12, 1997
Date Filed	June 26, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS VERY TIGHTLY AROUND THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. PASSENGER REACH UP TO RELEASE PRESSURE OF THE BELT AND THE BELT TOOK HALF OF THE PASSENGER'S FINGER TIP OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL LISTED 94V-023 FOR SEAT BELT, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SEAT BELT CONSUMER STATES. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS ALWAYS RETRACTED TIGHTLY SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATED. *AK

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