NHTSA Complaint #835765 — 1993 SUBARU LEGACY

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	835765
Vehicle	1993 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	January 1, 1998
Date Filed	April 13, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS LOCKED INTO PLACE AND HAS TO BE MANUALLY OPENED. MOTOR IS BROKEN AND MAY NOT PROTECT DRIVER IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, WARRANTY OR INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER. *AK

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