NHTSA Complaint #819349 — 1997 FORD ESCORT SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	819349
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date Filed	November 21, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A PATCH OF ICE, CAUSING OWNER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE THEN ROLLED OVER 3-4 TIMES, AND THE MIDDLE REAR LAP BELT DID NOT HOLD CHILD SEAT IN PLACE. *AK

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