NHTSA Complaint #814114 — 1989 DODGE COLT SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	814114
Vehicle	1989 DODGE COLT
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	September 20, 1996
Date Filed	July 14, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE SEAT BELTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT CATCH. THE SHOULDER BELT WENT FORWARD WITH OWNER AND THE LAP BELT BROKE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

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#985167 — July 16, 1996 — BOTH DRIVER/PASSENGER PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILS TO ENGAGE; SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. *AK

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