NHTSA Complaint #816207 — 1997 FORD TAURUS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	816207
Vehicle	1997 FORD TAURUS
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	September 10, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

SEAT BELT ANCHOR IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE ONLY WAY THE RESTRAINTS CAN BE LATCHED IS IF TWISTED THE RESTRAINT ACROSS TO THE BUCKLE. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND IS WAITING FOR A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. *AK THE STEERING BECOMES HARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREPPED, INSPECTED AND SOLD TO HIM WITH DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT IN TOTAL DISREGARD FOR HIS SAFETY. *YH

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