NHTSA Complaint #819032 — 1989 FORD ESCORT

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	819032
Vehicle	1989 FORD ESCORT
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	October 1, 1997
Date Filed	January 13, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS REMAINED/LOCKED UP IN FORWARD POSITION; HINGE AT TOP END GEARS HAVE STRIPPED; MOTOR TURNS WITH NO EFFECT; ACCORDING TO DEALER, ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

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